Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The differences between micronutrients and macronutrients.

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The essential elements are acquired by all bacteria in their basic form as nutrients from their inorganic reservoirs in the environment. These reservoirs of elements are constantly recycled by the organisms, so they are a permanent source of elements. The compounds found in these reservoirs can contain more than one element. Essential nutrients can be divided into two categories- micronutrients and macronutrients.

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Microbiology: A Systems Approach