A heterotrophic bacterium is useful in food production, while many related bacteria decompose dead organic matter. Which

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A heterotrophic bacterium is useful in food production, while many related bacteria decompose dead organic matter. Which pair of roles is described?

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Conversion of milk into curd and decomposition Correct Formation of red tides and production of basidiospores Formation of diatomaceous earth and photosynthesis Production of ascocarps and nitrogen fixation in heterocysts

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Some heterotrophic bacteria help convert milk into curd. Most heterotrophic bacteria act as important decomposers and obtain nutrients from dead organic matter.

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