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Chapter 26, Problem 5MC
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The basic element of every organic chemical is the carbon atom. The inorganic carbon atom is transformed into an organic compound by autotrophs. Autotrophs are organisms that are able to synthesize their own food from light or inorganic chemicals. The Calvin-Benson cycle (endergonic) needs a great deal of energy. Life on the Earth is reliant on Calvin-Benson cycle for the fixation of the carbon atom. This cycle happens in the photosynthetic bacteria (cytoplasm) or in the eukaryotes (chloroplasts).
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Pearson eText Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Body Systems -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Ch. 26 - A blogger stated that germs (microorganisms) are...Ch. 26 - Compare human, animal, and plant pathogens that...Ch. 26 - Bioterrorism in the Mail? Of course, John had had...Ch. 26 - A microbiome is composed of _____. a. single, pure...Ch. 26 - Prob. 2MCCh. 26 - In the environment, nutrients are generally _____....Ch. 26 - Prob. 4MCCh. 26 - Prob. 5MCCh. 26 - Nitrification converts _____. a. organic nitrogen...Ch. 26 - Prob. 7MC
Ch. 26 - Which of the following diseases is not caused by...Ch. 26 - Of the following characteristics, which would...Ch. 26 - Anammox reactions are ____. a. anaerobic and pan...Ch. 26 - Modified True/False 1. _____ Biofilms of...Ch. 26 - Prob. 2MTFCh. 26 - Modified True/False 3. __________ Aquatic...Ch. 26 - Prob. 4MTFCh. 26 - Prob. 5MTFCh. 26 - Fill in the Blanks 1. Leaching of compounds from...Ch. 26 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 26 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 26 - Prob. 4FIBCh. 26 - Prob. 5FIBCh. 26 - Prob. 1VICh. 26 - Prob. 2VICh. 26 - Prob. 1CTCh. 26 - Microbes are found mostly in topsoil, but some are...Ch. 26 - Prob. 3CTCh. 26 - Prob. 4CTCh. 26 - Prob. 5CTCh. 26 - Using the following terms, fill in the following...
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