Phenomena and Processes

Anaerobic Ammonia Oxidation

A process facilitated by specialized bacteria (PLANCTOMYCETES) involving the oxidation of ammonia to gaseous nitrogen by using nitrite as the electron acceptor.

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Abstract

A process facilitated by specialized bacteria (PLANCTOMYCETES) involving the oxidation of ammonia to gaseous nitrogen by using nitrite as the electron acceptor.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Anammox
  • Ammonia Oxidation, Anaerobic

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Oxidation-Reduction (2001-2021)

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  1. G02.111.587w.125w
  2. G02.607.560w.125w
  3. G16.500.768w.125w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Anaerobic Ammonia Oxidation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000090642. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000090642
  2. Anaerobic Ammonia Oxidation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anammox
  3. Anaerobic Ammonia Oxidation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116007