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GO: Biological Process

anaerobic catabolism of pairs of amino acids

Term ID
GO:0019668
Synonyms
  • cofermentation of pairs of amino acids
  • Stickland reaction
Definition
The anaerobic chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of amino acids; in these reactions, one amino acid is oxidised (acts as an electron donor) and a different amino acid is reduced (acts as an electron acceptor); oxidation of the electron-donating amino acid yields energy in the form of ATP. 13140081
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Phenotype
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