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Many bacteria are used in the prepration of serums and vaccines. These substances induce immunity to various diseases in man.Serums are effective against certain diseases like DIPHTHERIA, PNEUMONIA , etc., whereas the vaccines are effective against TYPHOID, SMALLPOX ,CHOLERA, etc.
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Production of riboflavin(vitamin B2) involves the activity of bacterium-- Clostridium butylium.The well known vitamin C ( ascorbic acid ) is produced from sorbital by the action of Acetobactor spp.
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Some bacteria live in the alimentary canal of herbivorous animals like cow, horse, goat, etc. and help in the production of certain enzymes which digest the cellulose. The enzymes proteases are produced by bacteria Bacillus subtilis. Similarly, the enzymes pectinase is produced by Clostridium sp, which is used in retting of flax.
Production of riboflavin(vitamin B2) involves the activity of bacterium-- Clostridium butylium.The well known vitamin C ( ascorbic acid ) is produced from sorbital by the action of Acetobactor spp.
Some bacteria live in the alimentary canal of herbivorous animals like cow, horse, goat, etc. and help in the production of certain enzymes which digest the cellulose. The enzymes proteases are produced by bacteria Bacillus subtilis. Similarly, the enzymes pectinase is produced by Clostridium sp, which is used in retting of flax.