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Include C, H, O, N, P, K, S, and Fe.
Convert CO₂ into organic compounds.
Enables fixation of atmospheric nitrogen.
Major elements required in larger quantities.
Phototrophs use light; chemotrophs use chemical reactions.
Trace elements needed in minute quantities.
Component of amino acids and some vitamins.
Light as an energy source and CO₂ as carbon.
Photoheterotrophs use light; chemoheterotrophs use organic compounds.
Essential nutrients required in very small amounts.
Organic compounds from other organisms.
Oxygen is produced by reducing CO₂.
Site of photosynthesis in phototrophic bacteria.
Bacteria that use organic compounds as electron donors.
Component of nucleic acids and ATP.
Reduced inorganic compounds.