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

Small clusters of protein in the Cytoplasm that convert Hydrogen Sulfide hydrogensulfide, gaseous Carbon Dioxide carbondioxide and water into Glucose glucose in a process called Bacterial Chemosynthesis. The rate of Glucose glucose production scales with the concentration of Carbon Dioxide carbondioxide.

Requirements

No requirements.

Processes

Bacterial Chemosynthesis: Hydrogen Sulfide hydrogensulfide + Carbon Dioxide carbondioxideGlucose glucose

Converts Hydrogen Sulfide hydrogensulfide into Glucose glucose. Rate scales with concentration of environmental Carbon Dioxide carbondioxide.

Glycolysis: Glucose Glucose glucoseATP atp

Since Chemosynthesizing Proteins are suspending in Cytoplasm, they also perform some Glycolysis.

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 hydrogensulfide. This can be stockpiled and steadily processed into Glucose glucose, allowing for more energy stores to be held at one time.

To build an effective chemosynthesizing bacteria, you only need enough Chemosynthesizing Proteins to generate a net increase of Glucose glucose within the cell. A great way to start is by placing two Chemosynthesizing Proteins in the first generation, then Metabolosomes 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 hex of Chemosynthesizing Proteins per every two other parts.

Be wary however, as Hydrogen Sulfide hydrogensulfide 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.

Scientific Background

TBA