Cells use different processes at different times to provide an organism with the energy that it needs. Spirulina is an autotrophic bacteria that can be found in freshwater and marine environments. Which process takes place in the cells of Spirulina that does not occur in the cells of a human?

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Donavan Mckinney

Biology

16 June, 18:27

Cells use different processes at different times to provide an organism with the energy that it needs. Spirulina is an autotrophic bacteria that can be found in freshwater and marine environments. Which process takes place in the cells of Spirulina that does not occur in the cells of a human?

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Carolyn Woodward · Answer 1

The process that takes place in spirulina that is not found in the human body processes is photosynthesis. Spirulina is a cynobacterium that is capable of obtaining its energy or food by photosynthesis. Humans cannot do this, we obtain our energy from the food we eat.