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GO: Biological Process

anaerobic respiration, using ammonium as electron donor

Term ID
GO:0019331
Synonyms
  • anaerobic ammonium oxidation
  • anammox
Definition
The oxidation of ammonium (NH4) to nitrogen (N2) in the absence of oxygen, using nitrite (NO2) as the electron acceptor. It is suggested that hydroxylamine and ammonium are combined to yield hydrazine, which is subsequently oxidized to N2.
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