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The main role of bacteria in the carbon cycle involves
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The main role of bacteria in the carbon cycle involves

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chemosynthesis

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digestion or breakdown of organic compounds

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photosynthesis

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assimilation of nitrogenous compounds

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(b): Bacteria are responsible for maintaining the conditions of life as the earth by virtue of their powers of decomposition of plant and animal bodies by which the limited supply of available for photosynthesis is replenished. Thus, they act as decomposers in the carbon cycle. Bacteria mainly function as decomposers in the carbon cycle.
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The main role of bacteria in the carbon cycle involves
Updated OnOct 17, 2022
TopicBiological Classification
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