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What are the major differences in photosynthesis between microbes and plants?
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Photosynthetic organisms: In plants, photosynthesis occurs in specialized organelles called chloroplasts, which contain chlorophyll pigments. In contrast, photosynthetic microbes, such as cyanobacteria and green sulfur bacteria, do not have chloroplasts. Instead, Show more…
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