Autotrophic bacteria are microbes that are able to absorb carbon dioxide and other inorganic compounds to obtain energy and nutrients for their growth and development. This distinguishes them from heterotrophic bacteria, which obtain energy and nutrients from organic compounds such as sugar, starch, etc.
Autotrophs play an important role in ecology and the biosphere. They are the basis of food chains and participate in the carbon cycle. Autotrophic bacteria are non-pathogenic and do not cause disease in humans or animals.
Among autotrophic bacteria, several groups can be distinguished, for example, cyanobacteria, which use carbon dioxide to produce energy, and chemoautotrophs, which can use various inorganic compounds for this.
Autotrophic bacteria are a group of microorganisms that are capable of independently producing organic compounds from inorganic ones. These bacteria can live in a variety of conditions, including soil, water and other media. Some of them are the main producers of food necessary for other organisms, such as plants, insects, birds