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Chemosynthesis

Description:

Chemosynthesis refers to the process by which organisms including bacteria and certain types of sea creatures synthesize organic compounds using energy derived from chemical reactions, instead of relying on sunlight like in photosynthesis.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Biology): the biological process that converts inorganic compounds into organic matter, typically in the absence of sunlight.
2. Noun (Ecology): the formation of organic material by certain bacteria, using methane or hydrogen sulfide as an energy source.

Sample Sentences:

1. Deep-sea vent ecosystems are sustained by the remarkable process of chemosynthesis.
2. The bacteria near the hydrothermal vents perform chemosynthesis to produce energy.
3. Chemosynthesis is an alternative mode of primary production to photosynthesis in environments where sunlight is absent.
4. The chemosynthesis occurring within the roots of some plants helps them convert nitrogen compounds into organic matter.

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