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  • In biology, carbon source refers to the molecules used by an organism as the source of carbon for building its biomass. A carbon source can be an organic compound or an inorganic compound. From an ecological point of view, a carbon source or CO2 source is an element (or a process on that element) that releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_source and translated from: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source_de_carbone)

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