Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The different kinds of biomolecules containing nitrogen and the oxidation states of nitrogen in these molecules.

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Biomolecule is a term used to refer to organic compounds that are essential for various biological processes inside a living organism. They include carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and their precursor molecules. These biomolecules are composed of macroelements like carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, phosphate, and sulfur.

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