Chemoautotrophy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chemoautotrophy is a noun meaning (biology) A mode of growth in which CO₂ is the exclusive source of assimilated carbon, and energy is derived from chemical processes rather than light.
Meaning
(biology) A mode of growth in which CO₂ is the exclusive source of assimilated carbon, and energy is derived from chemical processes rather than light.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chemoautotroph, chemoautolithotroph, chemolithoautotrophy, chemoorganoheterotrophy, chemolithotroph, autotrophy.
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