Microorganisms play an important role in decaying dead organisms and enriching the soil. They break down complex compounds into simpler ones that plants can use. Herbivores rely on bacteria in their stomach to digest cellulose from plants. Certain bacteria also live in human intestines and help with digestion while destroying harmful microbes. Some microbes like Penicillium molds produce important antibiotics that can treat diseases. Genetically engineered bacteria can produce vaccines and insulin. Microbes are crucial in agriculture by releasing nitrogen that plants need and in various industries through fermentation processes.