Metabolic Diversity in Microorganisms — Phototrophy, Chemolithotrophy, and Fermentation Explained | Chapter 14 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms
Metabolic Diversity in Microorganisms — Phototrophy, Chemolithotrophy, and Fermentation Explained | Chapter 14 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms Microorganisms exhibit an extraordinary range of metabolic strategies that allow them to thrive in virtually every environment on Earth. Chapter 14 of Brock Biology of Microorganisms explores this rich metabolic diversity, explaining how microbes conserve energy, maintain redox balance, and cycle elements critical to global biogeochemistry. This chapter offers a comprehensive look at microbial phototrophy, chemolithotrophy, anaerobic respiration, fermentation, and hydrocarbon metabolism. Watch the full video summary below to see how microbial metabolic diversity shapes life on Earth, and don’t forget to subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth chapter guides! Metabolism and Redox Principles in Microbes Microbial metabolism is fundamentally driven by redox reactions. Microorganisms utilize a wide array of electron d...