Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 6MCQ
Which of the following is a beneficial activity of microorganisms?
- a. Some microorganisms are used as food for humans.
- b. Some microorganisms use carbon dioxide.
- c. Some microorganisms provide nitrogen for plant growth.
- d. Some microorganisms are used in sewage treatment processes.
- e. all of the above
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