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Chemotroph

Definition:

A chemotroph refers to an organism that obtains energy and sustenance by carrying out chemical reactions. It can synthesize organic molecules using inorganic substances as a source of energy.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In biology, a chemotroph is an organism that uses chemical reactions to derive energy.

Sense 2:

In ecology, a chemotroph refers to a living organism that uses chemicals present in its environment as a source of energy.

Examples:

Noun:

1. A bacterium that relies on chemotrophism to survive.
2. Many deep-sea creatures are chemotrophs, thriving near hydrothermal vents.

Adjective:

1. The chemotroph organisms adapted to extreme environments.
2. This chemotroph reaction releases energy in the form of ATP.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The chemotrophs in the pond feed on the inorganic compounds present in the water.
2. Some chemotrophs can survive even in the absence of sunlight.

Adjective:

1. The chemotrophic bacteria obtain their energy from chemical reactions.
2. Chemotrophic metabolism is crucial for certain bacteria to survive.

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