Summary of industrial processes that use microorganisms

Name of processType of microorganism usedProduct made
Biogas productionBacteriaBiogas (a fuel that can be burnt for cooking or to generate electricity)
Cheese makingBacteriaCheese
Yoghurt makingBacteriaYoghurt
BakingYeastBread
BrewingYeastBeer
WinemakingYeastWine
Name of processBiogas production
Type of microorganism usedBacteria
Product madeBiogas (a fuel that can be burnt for cooking or to generate electricity)
Name of processCheese making
Type of microorganism usedBacteria
Product madeCheese
Name of processYoghurt making
Type of microorganism usedBacteria
Product madeYoghurt
Name of processBaking
Type of microorganism usedYeast
Product madeBread
Name of processBrewing
Type of microorganism usedYeast
Product madeBeer
Name of processWinemaking
Type of microorganism usedYeast
Product madeWine
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