tell me about chemosynthesis with reaction
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Chemosynthesis is the conversion of inorganic carbon-containing compounds into organic matter such as sugars and amino acids. Chemosynthesis uses energy from inorganic chemicals to perform this task.
The inorganic “energy source” is usually a molecule that has electrons to spare, such as hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, or ferrous iron. Like photosynthesisand cellular respiration, chemosynthesis uses an electron transport chain to synthesize ATP.
After having its electrons passed through the electron transport chain, the chemical fuel source emerges in a different form. Hydrogen sulfide gas, for example, is converted into solid elemental sulfur plus water.
The term “chemosynthesis” comes from the root words “chemo” for “chemical” and “synthesis” for “to make.” Its function is similar to that of photosynthesis, which also turns inorganic matter into organic matter – but uses the energy of sunlight, instead of chemical energy to do so.
The inorganic “energy source” is usually a molecule that has electrons to spare, such as hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, or ferrous iron. Like photosynthesisand cellular respiration, chemosynthesis uses an electron transport chain to synthesize ATP.
After having its electrons passed through the electron transport chain, the chemical fuel source emerges in a different form. Hydrogen sulfide gas, for example, is converted into solid elemental sulfur plus water.
The term “chemosynthesis” comes from the root words “chemo” for “chemical” and “synthesis” for “to make.” Its function is similar to that of photosynthesis, which also turns inorganic matter into organic matter – but uses the energy of sunlight, instead of chemical energy to do so.
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Chemosynthesis is an important process that some organisms use to get energy for the production of food. This process is similar to photosynthesis, but unlike photosynthesis
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