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Material flow in the carbon cycle is an important aspect of microbial growth. Varies types of CO2–fixation mechanisms are found in microorganisms. The degradation of natural substances such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats is another point of interest summarized in the chapter. In addition, microorganisms are able to degrade plant substances such as lignin, starch or cellulose and other natural substances. The involvement of microbial activity in the methane cycle is an important aspect of climate change.

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Reineke, W., Schlömann, M. (2023). Carbon Cycle. In: Environmental Microbiology. Springer Spektrum, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-66547-3_4

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