1. Digestion: Our gut is teeming with beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion. Rompi i carboidrati complessi che non possiamo digerire noi stessi, produrre vitamine essenziali come la vitamina K e la biotina e aiutano a regolare il nostro sistema immunitario.
2. Food Production: Bacteria are essential for producing a wide variety of foods we enjoy, including:
* Yogurt and cheese: Fermentation by lactic acid bacteria gives these dairy products their unique flavors and textures.
* Sauerkraut and pickles: Fermentation with specific bacteria helps preserve these vegetables and creates their distinct tastes.
* Bread and beer: Yeast, a type of fungus, utilizes fermentation to produce the rise in bread and the alcohol in beer.
3. Medicine: Bacteria are used in the production of many essential medicines:
* Antibiotici: Many antibiotics, such as penicillin, are derived from bacteria or fungi. These drugs fight bacterial infections in humans.
* Insulina: Bacteria are used to produce human insulin, a vital hormone for people with diabetes.
* Other drugs: Bacteria are also used to produce various other drugs and vaccines, playing a crucial role in modern medicine.
