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Aerobic
Description
The aerobic state of metabolism is defined by the presence of oxygen (air) and therefore the potential for oxidative reactions (ox) to proceed, particularly in oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). Aerobic metabolism (with involvement of oxygen) is contrasted with anaerobic metabolism (without involvement of oxygen): Whereas anaerobic metabolism may proceed in the absence or presence of oxygen (anoxic or oxic conditions), aerobic metabolism is restricted to oxic conditions. Below the critical oxygen pressure, aerobic ATP production decreases.
Abbreviation: ox
Reference: Gnaiger 1991 Soc Exp Biol Seminar Series
MitoPedia concepts:
MiP concept
MitoPedia topics:
Substrate and metabolite
Aerobic and anaerobic from normoxia to anoxia: oxygen availability and metabolic state
Oxygen availability: state
Metabolism: state or rate
- Aerobic
- Anaerobic
