Chemosynthesizing Proteins

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Organelle Details
Chemosynthesizing Proteins
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Base Cost (MP) 45
Requires Nucleus No
Processes Bacterial Chemosynthesis, Glycolysis
Enzymes None
Size (Hexes) 1
Osmoregulation Cost 1
Storage 0.5
Unique No
Upgrades None
Internal Name chemoSynthesizingProteins

Chemosynthesizing proteins are small clusters of protein in the cytoplasm that are able to convert Hydrogen Sulfide, gaseous Carbon Dioxide and water into Glucose in a process called Hydrogen Sulfide Chemosynthesis. The rate of its Glucose production scales with the concentration of Carbon Dioxide. Since the chemosynthesizing proteins are suspended directly in the cytoplasm, the surrounding fluid performs some Glycolysis.

Requirements

No requirements.

Processes

Bacterial Chemosynthesis: Hydrogen Sulfide + Carbon DioxideGlucose

Glycolysis: GlucoseATP

Modifications

No modifications.

Effects

No special effects.

Upgrades

No upgrades.

Strategy

With chemosynthesizing proteins, cells gain access to one of the most abundant and reliable sources of energy in the volcanic vents; Hydrogen Sulfide. Being a storable compound, it can be stockpiled in excess within the cell as it is steadily processed into Glucose, allowing for more overall energy stores to be held at one time.

To build an effective chemosynthesizing bacteria, one need only enough proteins to generate a net increase of Glucose within the cell. A great way to start is by placing two chemosynthesizing proteins on the first generation, and then a Metabolosome and whichever part you would prefer to power in the generation after. From there on, it is typically safe practice to only place an additional chemosynthesizing protein per every two other parts.

Be wary however, as 'Hydrogen Sulfide is only present in a select few biomes in the world. Evolving yourself to rely on it as your primary energy source will effectively prevent you from safely traveling to many other environments should the need arise.

Scientific Background

TBA