Term Name: | anaerobic respiration |
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Definition: | The enzymatic release of energy from inorganic and organic compounds (especially carbohydrates and fats) which uses compounds other than oxygen (e.g. nitrate, sulfate) as the terminal electron acceptor. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009061] QuickGO AmiGO |