The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Chemosynthesis and Photosynthesis.
Difference # Chemosynthesis:
1. It does not require light as a source of energy.
2. Chemosynthesis can continue throughout day and night.
3. Photosynthetic pigments are absent.
4. The energy required for synthesis of food is obtained by oxidizing substances found in the surrounding medium.
5. The planet is not benefitted since there is no extra planetary source of energy.
6. It is comparatively slower process.
7. Chemosynthesis occurs only in some bacteria.
8. It is always an oxygenic.
Difference # Photosynthesis:
1. Sunlight is essential for providing energy required for synthesis of food. Bacteria can, however, obtain some energy from infra-red rays.
2. It occurs only during the day.
3. Photosynthetic pigments are present. They are required for trapping radiation energy.
4. There is no such activity.
5. There is a net gain of energy on our planet.
6. Photosynthesis is comparatively rapid process.
7. Photosynthesis is found in bacteria, cyanobacteria, some protistans and plants.
8. Bacterial photosynthesis is an oxygenic but photosynthesis of other organisms is oxygenic.