Section 9
Anaerobic Respiration
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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.
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Nitrate Reduction and Denitrification
Denitrification is a type of anaerobic respiration that uses nitrate as an electron acceptor.
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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.
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Methanogenesis
Methanogenesis is a form of anaerobic respiration that uses carbon as a electron acceptor and results in the production of methane.
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Proton Reduction
Anaerobic respiration utilizes highly reduced species - such as a proton gradient - to establish electrochemical membrane gradients.
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Anoxic Hydrocarbon Oxidation
Anoxic hydrocarbon oxidation can be used to degrade toxic hydrocarbons, such as crude oil, in anaerobic environments.