Synergism Example of cross-feeding Compound A Population 1 Compound B Population 2 Compound C Energy + end products
Biogeochemical cycling Describes the transport and transformation of materials caused by biochemical activities in atmosphere, soil and marine environments. Occurs Globaly and in micro habitats Transformations * Physical : Leaching, precipitation, evaporation and immobilization * Chemical:: Biosynthesis, biodegradation, oxidation/reduction Microorganisms: Assimilation Biosynthesis Biotransformation Excretion
Methane and methanogenesis Methanogenic bacteria 4H 2 + CO 2 CH 4 + 2H 2 0 Other sources (electron donors) for methan production: CH 3 OH - methanol HCOO - formate CH 3 SH methyl mercaptan CH3COO - acetate