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GO: Biological Process

aerobic respiration, using hydrogen as electron donor

Term ID
GO:0019412
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.
References
  • MetaCyc:P283-PWY
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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