Some success has been had in producing compounds of interest from microorganisms.
All plants produce chemical compounds as part of their normal metabolic activities.
And, too, the baking process produces new compounds when certain ingredients react with each other.
However, there is little sign that it will ever produce compounds on the scale required by the heavy organic chemicals industry.
The bacteria also produce compounds that give yogurt its distinctive flavor.
Nitric oxide is a compound produced by many cells of the body.
Other compounds produced by Brettanomyces yeasts include 4-ethylphenol, 4-vinylphenol, and 4-ethylguaiacol.
Some bacteria in your mouth may produce compounds that result in an odor.
These compounds, produced by organic decay, can cause photon emissions.
Free radicals may also play a part in producing organic compounds with metallic properties.
