Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 6 - Microbial Growth - Study Questions - Review - Page 179: 2

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CHONPS stands for: C: Carbon. Present in every hydrocarbon such as glucose H: Hydrogen present in water and hydrocarbons O: Oxygen. Present in water and glucose N: Nitrogen. Mostly present in amino acids which are building blocks of proteins. It is also present in RNA and DNA P: Phosphorus. Present in DNA and ATP S: Sulfur. Present in some amino acids

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