Biology SL
Biology SL
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Theme A - Unity & Diversity
Theme A - Unity & Diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Biology SL
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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking Energy Light in Photoautotrophs, Oxidation in Chemoautotrophs

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Last edited on 15th Oct 2024

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🌱 Intro to Autotrophs: Autotrophs are the cool cats of the biological world. They whip up their own food, just like a chef in a kitchen! But instead of stoves and ovens, they use other energy sources. Let's break down how!

Energy Needs of Autotrophs

  • Autotrophs need an external energy source to create carbon compounds.
  • Why? Carbon in CO2 or hydrogen carbonate ions is like a lazy couch potato, oxidized and not ready to move. Getting it to work requires energy!

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking Energy Light in Photoautotrophs, Oxidation in Chemoautotrophs

Word Count Emoji
467 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 15th Oct 2024

Table of content

🌱 Intro to Autotrophs: Autotrophs are the cool cats of the biological world. They whip up their own food, just like a chef in a kitchen! But instead of stoves and ovens, they use other energy sources. Let's break down how!

Energy Needs of Autotrophs

  • Autotrophs need an external energy source to create carbon compounds.
  • Why? Carbon in CO2 or hydrogen carbonate ions is like a lazy couch potato, oxidized and not ready to move. Getting it to work requires energy!

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