6 concepts
Electron Donors and Acceptors in Anaerobic Respiration
In anaerobic respiration, a molecule other than oxygen is used as the terminal electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.
Nitrate Reduction and Denitrification
Denitrification is a type of anaerobic respiration that uses nitrate as an electron acceptor.
Sulfate and Sulfur Reduction
Sulfate reduction is a type of anaerobic respiration that utilizes sulfate as a terminal electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.
Methanogenesis
Methanogenesis is a form of anaerobic respiration that uses carbon as a electron acceptor and results in the production of methane.
Proton Reduction
Anaerobic respiration utilizes highly reduced species - such as a proton gradient - to establish electrochemical membrane gradients.
Anoxic Hydrocarbon Oxidation
Anoxic hydrocarbon oxidation can be used to degrade toxic hydrocarbons, such as crude oil, in anaerobic environments.