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What is the organism that obtains nourishment through the oxidation of inorganic chemical compounds as opposed to photosynthesis called?
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These organisms are called heterotrophs.
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Which living thing is an autotroph?
Photoautotrophs such as all plants are autotrophs. These organisms get their energy from the sunlight via photosynthesis. Some plants, however, live on a poor soil and must get their nitrogen source from animals such as flys and ants. A venus fly trap is an example of this.Chemoautotrophs such as certain bacterium or protozoanare also autotrophs. These organisms get their nourishment through the oxidation of inorganic chemical compounds as opposed to photosynthesis.
How do chemoautotrophic bacteria manufacture organic compounds without sunlight?
They oxidize inorganic compounds as a source of energy.ORChemoautotrophic bacteria uses energy produced by oxidizing or reducing chemical substances. The energy released from oxidation or reduction is used to synthesize organic compounds. Hence they don't need sunlight.This chemosynthesis does not and this is how it differs from photosynthesis.
What is the role of algae bacteria symbiosis in oxidation pond?
Oxidation Ponds treat wastewater through the interaction of sunlight, bacteria and algae. Algae grow using energy from the sun and carbon dioxide and inorganic compounds released by bacteria in water. During the process of photosynthesis, the algae release oxygen needed by aerobic bacteria. Again bacteria digest sewage by decomposing it and releases CO2 and inorganic compounds needed for growth of algae. Thus Sewage is digested by bacteria by decomposing it. The cycle and relation between bacteria and algae for food is known as algae bacteria symbiosis.
What is chernosynthesis?
Synthesis of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water using energy obtained by chemical oxidation of simple inorganic compounds. This form of synthesis is limited to certain type of bacteria and fungi.
What is 2 major chemical reaction?
Photosynthesis, oxidation
What is chemolithotrophs?
an organism that obtains its energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds
Which living thing is an autotroph?
Photoautotrophs such as all plants are autotrophs. These organisms get their energy from the sunlight via photosynthesis. Some plants, however, live on a poor soil and must get their nitrogen source from animals such as flys and ants. A venus fly trap is an example of this.Chemoautotrophs such as certain bacterium or protozoanare also autotrophs. These organisms get their nourishment through the oxidation of inorganic chemical compounds as opposed to photosynthesis.
What is carbon's common oxidation number?
+4 (in most inorganic compounds) and -4 or -3 (in organic compounds)
Compare and contrast photosynthesis and chemosynthesis?
Chemosynthesis gets its energy from oxidation of inorganic substance, photosynthesis gets its energy from light. Chemosynthesis could occur just about anywhere there are enough suitable chemicals to oxidize [metabolize], while photosynthesis could occur only when there is sufficient light.
How do chemoautotrophic bacteria manufacture organic compounds without sunlight?
They oxidize inorganic compounds as a source of energy.ORChemoautotrophic bacteria uses energy produced by oxidizing or reducing chemical substances. The energy released from oxidation or reduction is used to synthesize organic compounds. Hence they don't need sunlight.This chemosynthesis does not and this is how it differs from photosynthesis.
What is the role of algae bacteria symbiosis in oxidation pond?
Oxidation Ponds treat wastewater through the interaction of sunlight, bacteria and algae. Algae grow using energy from the sun and carbon dioxide and inorganic compounds released by bacteria in water. During the process of photosynthesis, the algae release oxygen needed by aerobic bacteria. Again bacteria digest sewage by decomposing it and releases CO2 and inorganic compounds needed for growth of algae. Thus Sewage is digested by bacteria by decomposing it. The cycle and relation between bacteria and algae for food is known as algae bacteria symbiosis.
What is the source of energy for chemosynthesis-?
Chemical compoundsChemical compounds
Where do chemosynthetic get there energy?
The oxidation of inorganic molecules or methane.
What is chernosynthesis?
Synthesis of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water using energy obtained by chemical oxidation of simple inorganic compounds. This form of synthesis is limited to certain type of bacteria and fungi.
The difference between photosynthetic producers and chemo- synthetic producers?
Chemosynthesis get energy from oxidation of inorganic substance, photosynthesis get energy from light. Chemosynthesis could occur just about anywhere there are enough suitable chemicals to oxidize, photosynthesis could only occur when there is sufficient light.
What is oxidation number for aluminum?
Metallic aluminium has the oxidation number zero. In compounds in the form of ions, it takes the oxidation number +III.Metallic aluminium has the oxidation number zero. In compounds in the form of ions, it takes the oxidation number +III.
What is the oxidation number of Hg?
0 in its compounds, +1 or +2 in its compounds
