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

Wikipedia:Lithotrophy

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: generation of precursor metabolites and energy

generation of precursor metabolites and energy Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: aerobic respiration, using ammonia as electron donor aerobic respiration, using arsenite as electron donor aerobic respiration, using carbon monoxide as electron donor aerobic respiration, using ferrous ions as electron donor aerobic respiration, using hydrogen as electron donor ... Show All 10 Terms

aerobic respiration, using ammonia as electron donor aerobic respiration, using arsenite as electron donor aerobic respiration, using carbon monoxide as electron donor aerobic respiration, using ferrous ions as electron donor aerobic respiration, using hydrogen as electron donor aerobic respiration, using nitrite as electron donor aerobic respiration, using sulfur or sulfate as electron donor anaerobic respiration, using ammonium as electron donor lead sulfide oxidation methanogenesis Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes