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Disease and dirt are usually associated with bacteria. This is because harmful bacteria are responsible for many serious infections such as diphtheria, pneumonia, tuberculosis and cancer.

However, there are useful bacteria too. Bacteria found in the human stomach helps the body metabolize vitamins. In addition, some vaccines are synthesized from bacteria. They are also being used in industries. Bacteria are needed in softening hemp so that it can be thinned to threads. They are also used in tanning leather. That is why, bacteria are also responsible for breaking down some substances to form another substance.

Useful bacteria are responsible for decomposing organic matter in the soil. The organic matter serves as fertilizer for the plants. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria also convert nitrogen from the air into a form plants so that it can be used.

Therefore, not all bacteria are useless. Some are even useful for our health and for the industries.