Anaerobic bacterial metabolism

Anaerobic bacterial metabolism refers to the processes by which bacteria generate energy in the absence of oxygen. This can involve anaerobic respiration, where inorganic or organic molecules serve as electron acceptors, or fermentation, where organic molecules are used to regenerate NAD+ from NADH. This metabolic flexibility allows bacteria to thrive in diverse environments and can influence their response to antibiotics and other stressors.

Other names

Anaerobic respirationanaerobic cellular respiration

Not applicable as a specific target but involves changes in gene expression and metabolic pathways in response to environmental conditions.