Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
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The importance of nitrogen metabolism of the prokaryotes in other organisms.

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Prokaryotes can be autotrophs, heterotrophs, phototrophs, chemotrophs, aerobic or anaerobic, and some metabolize nitrogen or sulfur compounds. Some prokaryotes have the ability to metabolize nitrogen. They get energy from nitrogen metabolism. These are even beneficial to the other organisms, aiding them in fulfilling their nutritional requirements.

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