EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

VIRUS AND BACTERIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a true statement about bacteria?
A
Bacteria exist in only a few environments on earth
B
Bacteria can grow to extremely large sizes
C
Most bacteria are harmful to humans
D
Bacteria can be both harmful and helpful to humans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (c) There are more helpful than harmful bacteria. Although bacteria are commonly associated with pathogenesis and infection, the reality is that good bacteria outweigh the bacteria that can be harmful to our health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most types of bacteria aren’t harmful; many are even helpful. They make up your microbiome, which keeps your gut healthy. Other bacteria, called pathogens, can cause infections that require treatment. Healthcare providers can prescribe antibiotics to treat many of these infections.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Bacteria grow fastest when they are warm’

Detailed explanation-4: -They can also cause simple allergies and chronic inflammation. In some cases, the bacteria can advance to the flesh and tissues of the host and hence are called flesh-eating bacteria. They are responsible for many infectious diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, diphtheria, syphilis, and tooth decay.

Detailed explanation-5: -out of these E coli helps in the food digestion. lactobacillus is found in curd, and can ferment milk into cheese and yoghurt. Harmful bacteria: there are number of bacteria that causes various diseases to living organisms, such bacteria are referred to as harmful bacteria.

There is 1 question to complete.