Ferroplast: Difference between revisions
(Created page with "Category:Organelles {{OrganelleInfoBox | organelle = Ferroplast | icon = RusticyaninIcon.png | image = RusticyaninOrganelle.PNG | cost = 45 | requiresNucleus = Yes | processes = ferrosynthesis | enzymes = Rusticyanin | mass = 0.1 | size = 2 | osmoregulationCost = 2 | storage = 0.5 | unique = No | upgrades = None | internalName = ferroplast }} A metallic powerhouse. The '''Ferroplast''' uses '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} and '''Carb...") |
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| organelle = Ferroplast | | organelle = Ferroplast | ||
| icon = | | icon = FerroplastIcon.jpg | ||
| image = | | image = Ferroplast.jpg | ||
| cost = 45 | | cost = 45 | ||
| requiresNucleus = Yes | | requiresNucleus = Yes | ||
| processes = | | processes = Iron Chemolithoautotrophy | ||
| enzymes = Rusticyanin | | enzymes = Rusticyanin | ||
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A metallic powerhouse. The '''Ferroplast''' uses '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} and '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} to produce '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} by the process of '''Iron Chemolithoautotrophy'''. This involves oxidizing '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}}, changing it from one chemical state to another. The effect scales with '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} concentration, so lower levels of '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} in the environment will lead to less '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} being produced. | A metallic powerhouse. The '''Ferroplast''' uses '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} and '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} to produce '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} by the process of '''Iron Chemolithoautotrophy'''. This involves oxidizing '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}}, changing it from one chemical state to another. The effect scales with '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} concentration, so lower levels of '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} in the environment will lead to less '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} being produced. | ||
A '''Ferroplast''' is a double-membrane structure containing a network of proteins and enzymes. It is a prokaryote that has been assimilated for use by its eukaryotic host. It works at a much higher efficiency than can be achieved with | A '''Ferroplast''' is a double-membrane structure containing a network of proteins and enzymes. It is a prokaryote that has been assimilated for use by its eukaryotic host. It works at a much higher efficiency than can be achieved with '''[[Rusticyanin]]'''. | ||
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
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A cell must have a '''[[Nucleus]]''' to evolve '''Ferroplasts'''. | A cell must have a '''[[Nucleus]]''' to evolve '''Ferroplasts'''. | ||
If organelle upgrades are enabled in game settings, | If organelle upgrades are enabled in game settings, the following condition must be true ''for the player cell'': | ||
* Contains '''[[Rusticyanin]]''' for at least '''6''' generations in a row. | * Contains '''[[Rusticyanin]]''' for at least '''6''' generations in a row. | ||
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'''Iron Chemolithoautotrophy''': '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} + '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} → '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} | '''Iron Chemolithoautotrophy''': '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} + '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}} → '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} | ||
A method of generating energy without '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}}. Consumes '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} and scales with the amount of environmental '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide | A method of generating energy without '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}}. Consumes '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} and scales with the amount of environmental '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}}. | ||
== Modifications == | == Modifications == | ||
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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
In environments with plentiful '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} and high levels of '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}}, '''Ferroplasts''' are excellent primary or secondary energy sources. Be aware though that concentrations of both compounds can decrease as the game progresses, so we recommend making use of additional energy sources before your cell starts to struggle | In environments with plentiful '''Iron''' {{CompoundIcon|image=IronIcon.png|internalName=iron}} and high levels of '''Carbon Dioxide''' {{CompoundIcon|image=CarbonDioxideIcon.png|internalName=carbondioxide}}, '''Ferroplasts''' are excellent primary or secondary energy sources. Be aware though that concentrations of both compounds can decrease as the game progresses, so we recommend making use of additional energy sources before your cell starts to struggle. | ||
We also recommend replacing '''[[Rusticyanin]]''' with '''Ferroplasts''' after evolving a '''[[Nucleus]]''' for far greater efficiency. | We also recommend replacing '''[[Rusticyanin]]''' with '''Ferroplasts''' after evolving a '''[[Nucleus]]''' for far greater efficiency. | ||
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== Scientific Background == | == Scientific Background == | ||
'''Ferroplasts''' have not been discovered in real life, but are theorised to be entirely possible, based on the evolution of endosymbiotes (such as '''[[ | '''Ferroplasts''' have not been discovered in real life, but are theorised to be entirely possible, based on the evolution of endosymbiotes (such as the '''[[Mitochondrion]]''') and the energy-yielding capabilities of '''[[Rusticyanin]]'''. |
Latest revision as of 19:11, 17 December 2024
A metallic powerhouse. The Ferroplast uses Iron and Carbon Dioxide to produce ATP by the process of Iron Chemolithoautotrophy. This involves oxidizing Iron , changing it from one chemical state to another. The effect scales with Carbon Dioxide concentration, so lower levels of Carbon Dioxide in the environment will lead to less ATP being produced.
A Ferroplast is a double-membrane structure containing a network of proteins and enzymes. It is a prokaryote that has been assimilated for use by its eukaryotic host. It works at a much higher efficiency than can be achieved with Rusticyanin.
Requirements
A cell must have a Nucleus to evolve Ferroplasts.
If organelle upgrades are enabled in game settings, the following condition must be true for the player cell:
- Contains Rusticyanin for at least 6 generations in a row.
Processes
Iron Chemolithoautotrophy: Iron + Carbon Dioxide → ATP
A method of generating energy without Glucose . Consumes Iron and scales with the amount of environmental Carbon Dioxide .
Modifications
No modifications.
Effects
No effects.
Upgrades
No upgrades.
Strategy
In environments with plentiful Iron and high levels of Carbon Dioxide , Ferroplasts are excellent primary or secondary energy sources. Be aware though that concentrations of both compounds can decrease as the game progresses, so we recommend making use of additional energy sources before your cell starts to struggle.
We also recommend replacing Rusticyanin with Ferroplasts after evolving a Nucleus for far greater efficiency.
Scientific Background
Ferroplasts have not been discovered in real life, but are theorised to be entirely possible, based on the evolution of endosymbiotes (such as the Mitochondrion) and the energy-yielding capabilities of Rusticyanin.