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adj. - Not relating to the synthesis of chemical compounds using light.

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  • It draws necessary moisture from the air and is nonphotosynthetic, so it requires no light.
  • Measurement of in situ activities of nonphotosynthetic microorganisms in aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
  • Even nonphotosynthetic bacteria respond to light in surprising ways.
  • Carotenoids are widespread lipophilic pigments synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms and some nonphotosynthetic fungi and bacteria.
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