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Difference Between Photosynthesis and Chemosynthesis

File Name	m00035.img.582.photo.vs.chemosynthesis.jpg
Data Type	model cartoon
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Expert Level	College and Introduction to Science
Contributor	ERESE Database Team
Source	Hendricks
Resource Matrix	Hydrothermal Systems

Description
This is a comparison between photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process that can take place in either a terrestrial or aquatic setting. It involves plants and algae using the sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds that sustains life. Chemosynthesis on the other hand does not use the sun's energy, but rather energy store within certain chemicals. The harnessed energy is also used to convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds.