Chemotrophic autotroph. Organism in which energy is obtained from endogenous light independent reactions involving inorganic molecules. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(ke″mo-aw´to-trōf) a chemoautotrophic organism.
An autotrophic organism that utilises CO2 as it sole carbon source and an inorganic compound as its energy source.(= chemotroph) Chemotrophic autotroph. Organism in which energy is obtained from endogenous light-independent reactions involving inorganic molecules.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kē′mō-aw′tō-trōf Definitions: 1. An organism that depends on chemicals for its energy and principally on carbon dioxide for its carbon. Synonyms: chemolithotroph
chemoautotroph 1. A microorganism that can derive the energy required for growth from oxidation of inorganic compounds such as hydrogen sulfide or ammonia.2. Any autotrophic bacteria or protozoan that is not involved in the process of photosynthesis.3. An organism that depends on chemicals for its energy and principally on carbon dioxide for its ca...