Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The consequences, in case the autotrophs begin to outgrow the heterotrophs and make excess organic carbon in a mixed ecosystem of autotrophs and heterotrophs.
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Each and every life form that is present on the earth depends on carbon directly or indirectly. The basic constituting units of an organism are comprised of carbon and other derived compounds. Various life forms on the earth utilize carbon using different mechanisms.
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