Microbial Metabolism - Energy Classes of Microorganisms

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The form of catabolism from the oxidation of inorganic compounds.

Chemolithotrophy

What is the name of an organism that conserves energy from inorganic chemicals?

Chemolithotroph

What is the name of an organism that contains chlorophylls and other pigments that convert light energy into ATP and thus doesn't require chemicals as a source of energy.

Phototroph
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A form of phototrophy in which there is no oxygen (O2) produced.

Anoxygenic photosynthesis

The term for an organism that obtains carbon for its cells from other organic compounds.

Heterotroph

The term of an organism that uses carbon dioxide (CO2) as its carbon source.

Autotroph (primary producer)

What is the Calvin cycle?

The major biochemical pathway by which phototrophic organisms incorporate CO2 into cell material.

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