Microbes in Ecosystems and Pollution Control

Microorganisms help keep ecosystems balanced by recycling carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus. They also support sewage treatment, bioremediation, and biofuel production. These roles make microbes important in both natural and human-made systems.

In the carbon cycle, microorganisms break down dead o...

Microorganisms are essential for recycling key elements like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

In the carbon cycle, microbes decompose organic matter and release carbon dioxide aerobically. Photosynthetic organisms then use this carbon dioxide to produce organic compounds.

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium, form symb...