Home
Class 8
BIOLOGY
What is caused by the harmful effects of...

What is caused by the harmful effects of certain microorganisms?

A

Processing and tanning of leather

B

Food poisoning in humans

C

Heart disease in humans

D

Production of antibiotics

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B
Food poisoning occurs by the action of microbes present in it. These microorganisms during their metabolism sometimes produce toxic substances. These toxins make the food poisonous causing serious illness and even death on consumption.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • FOOTSTEPS TOWARDS CBSE BOARD

    MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise SECTION D|5 Videos

  • MICROORGANISMS : FRIEND AND FOE

    MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise Olympiad/HOTS Corner|10 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Discuss the harmful effects of acid rain.

A harmful effect of smoking is

What are the harmful effects of ethanol?

What is the harmful effect of hyperacidity ?

State the harmful effects of smoking.