Bacteria: The Good and the Bad

Abstract

Bacteria are tiny microscopic organisms that thrive in many diverse environments. Although we can not see bacteria with the naked human eye, it is everywhere. Bacteria can be found on the page of this book, on your hands, on the door knob and inside your body. Bacteria are single celled living things that can either be good or bad. Good bacteria make up 85% of the bacteria while bad bacteria only make up the only 15%. Good bacteria, is beneficial to the human body and its main goal is to enhance the human health. The most common good bacteria are probiotics which enhances a healthy gut. Bad bacteria are harmful and can make you sick. It thrives in harsh, unhygienic environments.