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assimilation

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biodegradability
Stages and rates of biodegradation
AssimilationAssimilation occurs when the saprotrophic organisms finally absorb the fragmented compounds into their cells for use as food. The absorption process ultimately creates energy that individual cells store in a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or provides precursor compounds for other biosynthetic pathways. Mineralization
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AssimilationAssimilation occurs when the saprotrophic organisms finally absorb the fragmented compounds into their cells for use as food. The absorption process ultimately creates energy that individual cells store in a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or provides precursor compounds for other biosynthetic pathways. Mineralization
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