Microbial Metabolism Terms

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noun the process by which acetate is produced from carbon dioxide and hydrogen

  • Acetogenesis is a process in which acetate is produced from the breakdown of organic compounds by certain bacteria.
  • I read online that acetogenesis is a fancy term for bacteria making vinegar.
  • Yo, did you know that acetogenesis is like when bacteria do their thing and make that vinegar stuff?
  • In the world of bacteria, acetogenesis is like their version of cooking up some delicious acetate.