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chemolithotrophic /che·mo·litho·tro·phic/ (-lith″o-tro´fik) deriving energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds of iron, nitrogen, sulfur, or hydrogen; said of bacteria. chemolithotrophic deriving energy from the oxidation of reduced inorganic compounds such as ferrous iron, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide or hydrogen; said of bacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Carboxysomes are proteinaceous microcompartments that play an integral part in the metabolism of cyanobacteria and many chemolithotrophic bacteria. |
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