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Bacteria may also be classified both by the mode by which they obtain their energy. Classified by the source of their energy, bacteria fall into two categories: heterotrophs and autotrophs. Heterotrophs derive energy from breaking down complex organic compounds that they must take in from the environment -- this includes saprobic bacteria found in decaying material, as well as those that rely on fermentation or respiration.
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Do fungi make food through photosynthesis?
No they are heterotrophic. They lack chloroplasts to convert sunlight into energy, so they rely on metabolizing organic compounds for energy.
Are there any animals which perform photosynthesis and contain chlorophyll?
There are no animals that perform photosynthesis but there are a group of bacteria called cyanobacteria that rely partially on photosynthesis to generate metabolic energy.
Why do photosynthetic sulfur bacteria use hydrogen sulfide?
I am not entirely sure what photosynthetic sulfur bacteria would be, but many chemosynthetic bacteria use hydrogen sulfide as a source of energy (a good example is the ecosystems of underwater sea vents) photosynthetic bacteria rely (as their name suggests) on light from the sun as the source of their energy
What does bacteria receive energy from?
Different types of bacteria acquire energy from different sources. For example, Cyanobacteria, some purple and green bacteria, get energy from light. Most bacteria use organic compounds for energy. Most bacteria are saprobic and get energy from dead organic matter .
Why do bacteria need energy?
Bacteria need energy to fuel cellular activities.
Do bacteria rely on energy from reactions of inorganic sulfur compounds that come from the ocean floor?
No.
Can virus obtain and use energy?
No. Viruses do not have a metabolism. They rely on a host to do that.This is why they are not considered "living" creatures, but bacteria are.
Do fungi make food through photosynthesis?
No they are heterotrophic. They lack chloroplasts to convert sunlight into energy, so they rely on metabolizing organic compounds for energy.
Red blood cells and the brain rely on what for energy?
They rely on glucose for energy.
How do plants and animals rely on bacteria to get nitrogen?
they get food from it
Are there any animals which perform photosynthesis and contain chlorophyll?
There are no animals that perform photosynthesis but there are a group of bacteria called cyanobacteria that rely partially on photosynthesis to generate metabolic energy.
Why do photosynthetic sulfur bacteria use hydrogen sulfide?
I am not entirely sure what photosynthetic sulfur bacteria would be, but many chemosynthetic bacteria use hydrogen sulfide as a source of energy (a good example is the ecosystems of underwater sea vents) photosynthetic bacteria rely (as their name suggests) on light from the sun as the source of their energy
What industries rely on biomass?
Fuel companies rely on this energy source to power things up. Automotive industries also rely on thin energy source(biomass).
What does bacteria receive energy from?
Different types of bacteria acquire energy from different sources. For example, Cyanobacteria, some purple and green bacteria, get energy from light. Most bacteria use organic compounds for energy. Most bacteria are saprobic and get energy from dead organic matter .
Space satellites rely on this type of energy?
Solar energy
Do you rely on the suns energy?
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Why do bacteria need energy?
Bacteria need energy to fuel cellular activities.
