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chemosynthesis vs. photosynthesis
[ kee-moh-sin-thuh-sis, kem-oh- ]
noun
- the synthesis of organic compounds within an organism, with chemical reactions providing the energy source.
[ foh-tuh-sin-thuh-sis ]
noun
- 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.