Term Name: | aerobic respiration, using hydrogen as electron donor |
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Synonyms: | hydrogen oxidation |
Definition: | The oxidation of hydrogen (H2) to water (H2O), using oxygen (O2) as the electron acceptor. A hydrogenase enzyme binds H2 and the hydrogen atoms are passed through an electron transfer chain to O2 to form water. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019412] QuickGO AmiGO |