chemolithotrophy

(noun)

A type of metabolism where energy is obtained from the oxidation of inorganic compounds.

Related Terms

  • nitrification

Examples of chemolithotrophy in the following topics:

  • The Energetics of Chemolithotrophy

  • Hydrogen Oxidation

    • Chemolithotrophy is a type of metabolism where energy is obtained from the oxidation of inorganic compounds.
    • There are two major objectives to chemolithotrophy: the generation of energy (ATP) and the generation of reducing power (NADH).
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