Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

energy derivation by oxidation of organic compounds

Term ID
GO:0015980
Synonyms
  • chemoorganotrophy
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways by which a cell derives energy from organic compounds; results in the oxidation of the compounds from which energy is released.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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