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MCAT Biology 03: Microbiology
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05/24/2009
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Term
Autotrophs
 Definition
Organisms capable of using CO2 as sole carbon source
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Heterotrophs
 Definition
Organisms who utilize organic molecules as their carbon source
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Phototrophs
 Definition
Organisms that use light as their energy source
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Chemotrophs
 Definition
Organisms that use oxidation of organic or inorganic matter
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Micelle
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Circular structure formed when phospholipids are dissolved in water
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Episome
 Definition
Extra-chromosomal DNA molecule capable of replication independent of chromosome
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