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To survive and reproduce, organisms need a supply of raw materials (water, nutrients) and a source of energy (light, heat, or chemical energy).

Carbon-based organisms are composed of carbon and hydrogen chains so they need more carbon and hydrogen, and oxygen to form or use carbohydrates. Some organisms (e.g. some bacteria such as syphilis) cannot directly use or tolerate free gaseous oxygen.

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