A translocation in which part of one chromosome is exchanged with a part of a separate non-homologous chromosome. ~ s are the result of moving a section of the genetic material (chromosome) of the cell and attaching it to another chromosome.
Plants actually create these compounds to ensure a healthy, diverse population of bacteria lives near their roots to protect the plants. Decomposers are especially important in retaining nutrients in their cells thus preventing loss of those nutrients from the root zone. This is very important in the nitrogen cycle.
Microbial metabolism. Microbial metabolism is the means by which a microbe obtains the energy and nutrients (e.g. carbon) it needs to live and reproduce. Microbes use many different types of metabolic strategies and species can often be differentiated from each other based on metabolic characteristics.