Quick Answer. It takes between 10 to 12 minutes to completely melt an ice cube on concrete with an ambient temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice melts at different speeds based on a range of factors such as the temperature of the ice, the size of the ice and the ambient temperature. Continue Reading.
Report Abuse. Most bacteria are not producers, they are consumers. Most bacteria are decomposers, though some are parasites. The bacteria that are called cyanobacteria are producers that use photosynthesis. There are also some bacteria that live near deep sea volcanic vents and produce their own food using chemicals for energy.
In the pharmaceutical industry, bacteria are used to produce antibiotics, vaccines, and medically-useful enzymes. Most antibiotics are made by bacteria that live in soil. Actinomycetes such as Streptomyces produce tetracyclines, erythromycin, streptomycin, rifamycin and ivermectin.verview of Bacteriology (page 6) (This chapter has 6 pages) Â© Kenneth Todar, PhD APPLICATIONS OF BACTERIA IN INDUSTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Exploitation of Bacteria by Humans Bacteria are used in industry in a number of ways that generally exploit their natural metabolic capabilities.