Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

pyruvate fermentation via PFL

Term ID
GO:0044814
Synonyms
  • glycolytic fermentation via PFL pathway
Definition
The anaerobic metabolic process in which pyruvate is converted to acetyl-CoA and formate by the action of pyruvate formate lyase (PFL), typically occurring in facultative anaerobic bacteria during mixed-acid fermentation. (2)
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-5480
  • MetaCyc:PWY-5485
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes