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A eukaryotic organelle used to perform '''Chemosynthesis''', the process of converting '''Hydrogen Sulfide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=HydrogenSulfideIcon.png|internalName= | A eukaryotic organelle used to perform '''Chemosynthesis''', the process of converting '''Hydrogen Sulfide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=HydrogenSulfideIcon.png|internalName=hydrogensulfide}} into '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}} using environmental '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}}. It performs this process more efficiently than its prokaryotic counterpart, '''[[Chemosynthesizing Proteins]]'''. | ||
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
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== Processes == | == Processes == | ||
'''Chemosynthesis''': '''Hydrogen Sulfide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=HydrogenSulfideIcon.png|internalName= | '''Chemosynthesis''': '''Hydrogen Sulfide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=HydrogenSulfideIcon.png|internalName=hydrogensulfide}} + '''CO2''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} → '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}} | ||
A method of '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image= | A method of '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}} synthesis. Requires '''Hydrogen Sulfide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=HydrogenSulfideIcon.png|internalName=hydrogensulfide}} and the rate of the reaction scales with environmental '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}}. It is superior to the similar process performed in '''[[Chemosynthesizing Proteins]]'''. | ||
== Modifications == | == Modifications == | ||
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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
Like '''[[Chemosynthesizing Proteins]]''', this organelle gives a cell access to abundant '''Hydrogen Sulfide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=HydrogenSulfideIcon.png|internalName=hydrogensulfide}} in certain patches. As environmental concentrations of '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}} decay throughout the game, it's advisable to find other energy sources, and '''Hydrogen Sulfide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=HydrogenSulfideIcon.png|internalName=hydrogensulfide}} may well be an appropriate one for your cell if you stay in the volcanic vents. | |||
We recommend replacing '''[[Chemosynthesizing Proteins]]''' with '''Chemoplasts''' after evolving a '''[[Nucleus]]''', as the latter are more efficient. | |||
== Scientific Background == | == Scientific Background == | ||
While there are no real-world microbes with organelles called "chemoplasts", [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemosynthesis chemosynthesis] is a metabolic process found in many microbial taxa. Given the existence of mitochondria and chloroplasts, both of which are membrane-bound organelles which arose via endosymbiosis, it seems quite plausible that a chemoplast-like organelle could similarly evolve from a chemosynthetic microbe that became engulfed by a larger cell. | |||
Latest revision as of 18:55, 8 July 2025
| Organelle Details | |
|---|---|
| Chemoplast |  |
| |
| Base Cost (MP) | 45 |
| Requires Nucleus | Yes |
| Processes | Chemosynthesis |
| Enzymes | None |
| Size (Hexes) | 2 |
| Osmoregulation Cost | 2 |
| Storage | 1 |
| Unique | No |
| Upgrades | None |
| Internal Name | chemoplast |
A eukaryotic organelle used to perform Chemosynthesis, the process of converting Hydrogen Sulfide 
into Glucose 
using environmental Carbon Dioxide 
. It performs this process more efficiently than its prokaryotic counterpart, Chemosynthesizing Proteins.
Requirements
A cell must have a Nucleus to evolve Chemoplasts.
Processes
Chemosynthesis: Hydrogen Sulfide + CO2 → Glucose
A method of Glucose synthesis. Requires Hydrogen Sulfide and the rate of the reaction scales with environmental Carbon Dioxide . It is superior to the similar process performed in Chemosynthesizing Proteins.
Modifications
No modifications.
Effects
No effects.
Upgrades
No upgrades.
Strategy
Like Chemosynthesizing Proteins, this organelle gives a cell access to abundant Hydrogen Sulfide in certain patches. As environmental concentrations of Glucose decay throughout the game, it's advisable to find other energy sources, and Hydrogen Sulfide may well be an appropriate one for your cell if you stay in the volcanic vents.
We recommend replacing Chemosynthesizing Proteins with Chemoplasts after evolving a Nucleus, as the latter are more efficient.
Scientific Background
While there are no real-world microbes with organelles called "chemoplasts", chemosynthesis is a metabolic process found in many microbial taxa. Given the existence of mitochondria and chloroplasts, both of which are membrane-bound organelles which arose via endosymbiosis, it seems quite plausible that a chemoplast-like organelle could similarly evolve from a chemosynthetic microbe that became engulfed by a larger cell.