What is Nutrition in Microbiology? A Comprehensive Guide
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Over 95% of a microbial cell's dry weight is composed of just six macroelements: carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus. This reveals the fundamental importance of understanding what is nutrition in microbiology—the study of how these and other essential nutrients are acquired and used by microorganisms for energy and cellular synthesis.
