Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The differences and common features of bacteriorhodopsin phototrophy and chlorophyll phototrophy.
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The process of phototrophy refers to the utilization of energy from the Sun and its conversion into chemical energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). It is the ultimate source of electrons to drive the process of
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