Aerobic respiration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000644",
  "term": "Aerobic respiration",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Aerobic Respiration",
  "definition": "1. \"Process whereby microorganisms use oxygen as an electron acceptor to generate energy.\" - National Research Council, 1993\n\n2. The process of destroying organic compounds with the aid of O2 [oxygen] is called aerobic respiration. In aerobic respiration, microbes use O2 to oxidize part of the carbon in the contaminant to carbon dioxide (CO2), with the rest of the carbon used to produce new cell mass. In the process the O2 gets reduced, producing water. Thus, the major byproducts of aerobic respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and an increased population of microorganisms.\" - National Research Council, 1993\n\n3. Aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen and produces a large amount of energy. Carbon dioxide and water are produced as the waste products.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program Definitions",
    "Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/aerobic-respiration/"
}