8. Glossary
DNA; DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid, a biological macromolecule found in all cells and many viruses. DNA contains all the genetic information, known as the "genome", enabling living beings to develop and function.
Anoxia; Anoxia
Decrease in the amount of oxygen (O 2 ) in the medium.
Hydromorphy; Hydromorphie
Saturation of the soil with water for more or less prolonged periods. This results in anoxic conditions that impact soil organisms and plants.
Phagocytosis; Phagocytosis
Mechanism by which certain unicellular organisms (protists) internalize foreign particles (bacteria, cellular debris) in order to digest them.
Bactéries nitrifiantes ; Nitrifying...
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