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   isabellajone Student
   High School - 10th Grade

   Chemosynthesis is the process by which certain type of microbes create energy by mediating chemical reactions.

   In Chemosynthesis differs from photosynthesis in its source of energy. It is the biological conversion of carbon source molecules like carbon dioxide and nutrients into organic matter. This is accomplished by the oxidation of inorganic molecules (e.g. hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulfide) or methane as a source of energy. In case of photosynthesis, sunlight is used.

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   Posted by isabellajone on Monday October 6, 2008 at 5:04 AM
   
   

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