MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
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Chapter 7, Problem 4MCQ
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The essential elements are acquired by all organisms in their basic forms as nutrients from their inorganic reservoirs in the environment. These reservoirs of elements are the inorganic compounds that are constantly recycled by the organisms, so they are a permanent source of nutrient elements. The compounds found in these reservoirs can contain more than one element.
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