Chemosynthesis

CHEMOSYNTHESIS is the act of using chemicals and nutrients for energy instead of sunlight. Organisms that live beneath the surface are able to create energy through chemicals, which are a necessity for their survival. CHEMOSYNTHESIS changes the way scientists study life because if there is another energy source, then the theory of life on other planets may be proven. If there is life on other planets, then there could be even MORE life on our planet that we have not discovered. Thus, CHEMOSYNTHESIS makes scientist ponder the endless possibilities of life beneath the surface, which includes other planets. Giant tube worms use the bacteria along with hydrogen sulfide to create oxygen for it to live. The tube worm is very intreresting because it does not need the sunlight to live, therefore there is a possibility that it could live on another planet.