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Which elements are included in the macronutrients required in large amounts by microbes?
Which elements are included in the macronutrients required in large amounts by microbes?
- Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus (correct)
- Carbon, oxygen, sodium, nitrogen, sulfur, potassium
- Carbon, oxygen, helium, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium
- Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus
What are nutrients in the context of microbial nutrition?
What are nutrients in the context of microbial nutrition?
- Toxic substances that hinder microbial growth
- Byproducts of microbial metabolism
- Substances in the environment used by organisms for catabolism and anabolism (correct)
- Components of microbial cell walls
What are micronutrients in the context of microbial nutrition?
What are micronutrients in the context of microbial nutrition?
- Trace amounts of nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus
- Very small amounts of other mineral elements, such as iron, copper, molybdenum, and zinc (correct)
- Large quantities of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
- Moderate amounts of essential mineral elements like potassium, calcium, and magnesium
What is the role of micronutrients in microbial metabolism?
What is the role of micronutrients in microbial metabolism?
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