Microbial Nutrient Absorption Mechanisms
Microorganisms absorb nutrients from the environment in various ways, depending on the type of microorganism and the kind of nutrient, which can be summarized into two types: phagocytosis and osmosis.Most protozoa can directly surround and engulf nutrients with their plasma membrane.The predation of solid particulate food by protozoa is termed phagocytosis, while the ingestion of … Read more
