Human Uses of Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes are used by humans in many ways:
Prokaryotes are used in bioremediation, removing pollutantsfrom soil, air, or water.
Includes sewage treatment, oil spill clean up, and radioactivematerial precipitation.
Prokaryotes are symbionts in the gut, and can be used to makevitamins, and assist in digesting food.
Prokaryotes are used in gene cloning and producing transgenicorganisms.
Prokaryotes are used in a wide variety of food productions:cheese, yogurt, and other products.