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The Nitroplast is a membrane-bound orgnelle used to produce extra '''Ammonia''' {{CompoundIcon|image=AmmoniaIcon.png|internalName=ammonia}}, one of the components of growth for cellular reproduction. Performs '''Anaerobic Nitrogen Fixation''' to convert gaseous '''Nitrogen''' {{CompoundIcon|image=NitrogenIcon.png|internalName=nitrogen}} and '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} into '''Ammonia''' {{CompoundIcon|image=AmmoniaIcon.png|internalName=ammonia}}. More efficient than the prokaryotic '''[[Nitrogenase]]'''. | |||
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
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We recommend replacing '''[[Nitrogenase]]''' with '''Nitrogen-Fixing Plastids''' when your cell develops a '''[[Nucleus]]''', as the latter can more efficiently generate resources needed for reproduction. | We recommend replacing '''[[Nitrogenase]]''' with '''Nitrogen-Fixing Plastids''' when your cell develops a '''[[Nucleus]]''', as the latter can more efficiently generate resources needed for reproduction. | ||
As with '''[[Nitrogenase]]''', '''Nitrogen-Fixing Plastids''' are a sensible choice if you have '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} to spare. Creating reproduction resources yourself removes a limiting factor on your ability to progress through generations more quickly. | As with '''[[Nitrogenase]]''', '''Nitrogen-Fixing Plastids''' are a sensible choice if you have '''ATP''' {{CompoundIcon|image=ATPIcon.png|internalName=atp}} to spare. Creating reproduction resources yourself removes a limiting factor on your ability to progress through generations more quickly. This will also require gathering extra '''Phosphates''' {{CompoundIcon|image=PhosphateIcon.png|internalName=phosphates}}, which can be gained from floating chunks of crystal, or from purple clouds. | ||
== Scientific Background == | == Scientific Background == | ||
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplast | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplast | ||
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ado8571 | https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ado8571 | ||
Revision as of 15:29, 9 November 2024
| Organelle Details | |
|---|---|
| Nitroplast |  |
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| Base Cost (MP) | 50 |
| Requires Nucleus | Yes |
| Processes | Aerobic Nitrogen Fixation |
| Enzymes | None |
| Size (Hexes) | 2 |
| Osmoregulation Cost | 2 |
| Storage | 1 |
| Unique | No |
| Upgrades | None |
| Internal Name | nitrogenfixingplastid |
The Nitroplast is a membrane-bound orgnelle used to produce extra Ammonia 
, one of the components of growth for cellular reproduction. Performs Anaerobic Nitrogen Fixation to convert gaseous Nitrogen 
and ATP 
into Ammonia . More efficient than the prokaryotic Nitrogenase.
Requirements
A cell must have a Nucleus to evolve Nitroplasts.
Processes
Aerobic Nitrogen Fixation
Fixes atmospheric Nitrogen into Ammonia by expending energy. Rate scales with the amount of environmental Nitrogen and Oxygen 
. More efficient than the equivalent process in Nitrogenase.
Modifications
No modifications.
Effects
No effects.
Upgrades
No upgrades.
Strategy
We recommend replacing Nitrogenase with Nitrogen-Fixing Plastids when your cell develops a Nucleus, as the latter can more efficiently generate resources needed for reproduction.
As with Nitrogenase, Nitrogen-Fixing Plastids are a sensible choice if you have ATP to spare. Creating reproduction resources yourself removes a limiting factor on your ability to progress through generations more quickly. This will also require gathering extra Phosphates 
, which can be gained from floating chunks of crystal, or from purple clouds.
Scientific Background
Nitroplasts have been shown to have evolved from endosymbionts in eukaryotic cells.