HOW DO BACTERIA OBTAIN NOURISHMENT?

Bacteria obtain nourishment through various methods depending on their type. Autotrophic bacteria produce their own food using inorganic substances, often through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Heterotrophic bacteria, on the other hand, consume organic compounds from their environment, breaking down complex molecules for energy and nutrients. This diversity in nutritional strategies allows bacteria to thrive in a wide range of environments.