Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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- explain prokaryotes’ role in nutrient recycling?
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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