Constant Energy Input

Definition

This refers to the continuous supply of energy required by living organisms to perform various life processes, such as growth, reproduction, and maintenance.

Analogy

Think of constant energy input like a car's fuel. Just as a car needs a steady supply of gas to keep running smoothly, an organism needs a constant input of energy to carry out its functions.

Related terms

Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Photosynthesis: The process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel the organisms' activities.

Cellular Respiration: A set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products.