Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

energy derivation by oxidation of reduced inorganic compounds

Term ID
GO:0015975
Synonyms
  • chemolithotrophie
  • chemolithotrophy
  • lithotrophy
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways by which a cell derives energy from inorganic compounds; results in the oxidation of the compounds from which energy is released.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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