Chapter 11 : Catabolism: Energy Release and Conservation Flashcards
(18 cards)
Energy sources:
Phototrophs and chemotrophs
Phototrophs
light is their energy source
Chemotrophs
Energy is obtained by the oxidation of ____compounds
Electron sources:
Lithotrophs and Organotrophs
Lithotrophs
Reduce inorganic substances as their electron source
Organotrophs
Reduce organic substances as their electron source
Carbon sources:
Heterotrophs and Autotrophs
Heterotrophs
Reduce performed organic molecules as a carbon source for growth
Autotrophs
Used CO2 as their soure of carbon
Photoautotrophs
Use light as their energy source and CO2 as their carbon source
Chemolithoautotrophes
Oxidize reduced inorganic compounds
Iron, nitrogen, or sulfur, containing molecules
Chemolithoautotrophes use their electrons and energy for _____, use ____ as their carbon source
biosynthesis ; CO2 ;
Chemoorganoheterotrophs
use reduced organic compounds made by autotrophs as sources of energy, electrons, and carbon
What are the industrial uses of chemoorganoheterotrophs?
Make foods like yogurt, medicines like antibiotics, and beverages like beer and wine
Property of almost all pathogenic microorganisms:
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Photoorganohetertrophs
Use organic matter as their electron donor and carbon source
Photoorganohetertrophs are found in
polluted lakes and streams
Chemolithoheterotrophs use _____ molecules as their energy and electron sources, but their carbon source is ____
reduced inorganic ; organic