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Life without oxygen: what can and what cannot?

A J Zehnder, B H Svensson

    Experientia
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This paper explores anaerobic biotransformation of organic carbon, detailing electron acceptors, metabolic products, and organism responses. It reviews the impact of anaerobiosis on environmental processes and its biotechnological applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Environmental Science
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Organic carbon compounds undergo biotransformation in environments lacking molecular oxygen (dioxygen).
    • Anaerobic processes are crucial in various ecosystems and biotechnological applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the fundamental principles of anaerobic biotransformation of organic carbon.
    • To discuss the role of electron acceptors and metabolic end-products in anaerobic degradation.
    • To review the effects of anaerobiosis on organisms and environmental processes, including biotechnological applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of biochemical principles and metabolic strategies for anaerobic degradation.
    • Analysis of electron acceptors and expected metabolic end-products.

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  • Compilation of data on organism responses to anaerobiosis and its environmental impacts.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed elucidation of biochemical pathways for anaerobic organic matter breakdown.
    • Summary of metabolic end-products resulting from anaerobic biotransformation.
    • Overview of positive and negative effects of anaerobiosis on environmental processes and organisms.

    Conclusions:

    • Anaerobic biotransformation is a complex process governed by specific electron acceptors and resulting in diverse metabolic products.
    • Understanding anaerobiosis is vital for managing environmental processes and developing biotechnological solutions.
    • Anaerobic processes have significant implications for both natural ecosystems and human/animal health.