energy derivation by oxidation of reduced inorganic compounds

energy derivation by oxidation of reduced inorganic compounds

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0015975

The chemical reactions and pathways by which a cell derives energy from inorganic compounds; results in the oxidation of the compounds from which energy is released. [ GOC:mah ]

Synonyms: chemolithotrophy lithotrophy chemolithotrophie

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generation of precursor metabolites and energy