Rusticyanin

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Organelle Details
Rusticyanin
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Base Cost (MP) 45
Requires Nucleus No
Processes Iron Oxidation
Enzymes Rusticyanin
Size (Hexes) 1
Osmoregulation Cost 1
Storage 0.5
Unique No
Upgrades None
Internal Name rusticyanin

Uses Iron iron to produce ATP atp by the process of Iron Oxidation.

Requirements

No requirements.

Processes

Iron Oxidation: Iron ironATP atp

A method of generating energy without Glucose glucose. Consumes Iron iron.

Modifications

No modifications.

Effects

Evolving Rusticyanin equips a cell with the enzyme of the same name. This allows a cell to digest chunks of Iron iron in the environment.

Upgrades

No upgrades.

Strategy

Iron iron is a valuable alternative resource to use instead of Glucose glucose since it doesn't decay in the environment until much later. Rust-eating cells are likely to enjoy plentiful nutrients in patches where Iron iron is abundant.

Ingesting Iron iron chunks may be tempting, but often you'll get more Iron iron by holding near a bigger chunk as it produces more of the compound in cloud form. However, an ingested Iron iron chunk allows you to carry more Iron iron with you for longer journeys.

Scientific Background

Rusticyanin can be found in the membranes of some bacteria and archaea. It oxidises Iron in contatct with the membrane, transferring electrons from it. The charge created on the membrane surface is then used to draw positive Hydrogen ions into the cell. The extra electrons and ions help to convert spent ADP molecules into new ATP molecules and then reset the various proteins involved, so the process can start again.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusticyanin