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.

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.