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- Word comparison: chemosynthesis vs. photosynthesis
chemosynthesis vs. photosynthesis
noun
Biology, Biochemistry.
the synthesis of organic compounds within an organism, with chemical reactions providing the energy source.
noun
Biology, Biochemistry.
the complex process by which carbon dioxide, water, and certain inorganic salts are converted into carbohydrates by green plants, algae, and certain bacteria, using energy from the sun and chlorophyll.