A nitroplast is an organelle found in certain species of algae, particularly in the marine algae Braarudosphaera bigelowii.[1] It plays a crucial role in nitrogen fixation, a process previously thought to be exclusive to bacteria and archaea.[1][2] The discovery of nitroplasts has significant implications for both cellular biology and agricultural science.
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