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6.5.2 Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria
Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria: Heterotrophic bacteria are organisms that depend on external organic sources to obtain carbon and energy. They lack the ability to fix carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In simple words: Heterotrophic bacteria cannot make their own food; they get carbon
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6.5.2 Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria
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Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria: Heterotrophic bacteria are organisms that depend on external organic sources to obtain carbon and energy. They lack the ability to fix carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In simple words: Heterotrophic bacteria cannot make their own food; they get carbon
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Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria: Heterotrophic bacteria are organisms that depend on external organic sources to obtain carbon and energy. They lack the ability to fix carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In simple words: Heterotrophic bacteria cannot make their own food; they get carbon
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Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria: Heterotrophic bacteria are organisms that depend on external organic sources to
Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria: Heterotrophic bacteria are organisms that depend on external organic sources to obtain carbon and energy. They lack the
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- Heterotrophic Nutrition in Bacteria: Heterotrophic bacteria are organisms that depend on external organic sources to obtain carbon and energy. They lack the
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