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KEY CONCEPT Prokaryotes perform important functions for organisms and ecosystems.

KEY CONCEPT Prokaryotes perform important functions for organisms and ecosystems. Prokaryotes provide nutrients to humans and other animals. Prokaryotes live in digestive systems of animals. make vitamins break down food fill niches. yogurt, cheese. Bacteria help ferment many foods.

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KEY CONCEPT Prokaryotes perform important functions for organisms and ecosystems.

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  1. KEY CONCEPTProkaryotes perform important functions for organisms and ecosystems.

  2. Prokaryotes provide nutrients to humans and other animals. • Prokaryotes live in digestive systems of animals. • make vitamins • break down food • fill niches

  3. yogurt, cheese • Bacteria help ferment many foods. • pickles, sauerkraut • soy sauce, vinegar

  4. Prokaryotes have many functions in ecosystems: • They photosynthesize • They recycle carbon, • They recycle nitrogen, hydrogen and sulfur, • They “fix” nitrogen

  5. Bioremediation uses prokaryotes to break down pollutants. • oil spills • Bacteria are responsible for breaking down biodegradable materials.

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