How Do You Spell AEROBIOSIS?

Pronunciation: [ˌe͡əɹə͡ʊba͡ɪˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

The term "aerobiosis" refers to the process by which organisms use oxygen to metabolize food in order to produce energy. It is spelled with the following IPA transcription: /ɛrəʊbaɪˈəʊsɪs/. The first syllable is pronounced as "eh-roh", with a short "e" sound followed by a long "o" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "bye", with a long "i" sound. The final syllables are pronounced as "oh-sis", with a long "o" followed by a short "i" sound and a soft "s" sound at the end.

AEROBIOSIS Meaning and Definition

1. Aerobiosis is a scientific term primarily used in the field of biology to describe the form of life that requires the presence of oxygen for survival. It is derived from the combination of two words: "aero," which refers to air or oxygen, and "biosis," meaning life or living. The concept of aerobiosis revolves around the process of respiration in organisms and the dependence on oxygen to produce energy.

   In aerobiosis, living organisms utilize oxygen as the final electron acceptor during the process of cellular respiration. This metabolic pathway involves the breakdown of molecules such as glucose to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of cells. Aerobic organisms, like humans, plants, and most animals, possess specialized organelles called mitochondria, where the majority of cellular respiration takes place.

   Moreover, aerobiosis is essential for the survival of these organisms as it yields a significantly higher amount of ATP compared to anaerobic respiration. The presence of oxygen acts as a catalyst for efficient energy production through the utilization of electron transport chains, resulting in more available energy to perform various biological functions.

   Aerobiosis is in contrast to, and separate from, anaerobiosis, which describes the form of life that can survive or even thrive in environments devoid of oxygen. Certain types of bacteria, for instance, undergo anaerobic respiration or fermentation, allowing them to obtain energy without oxygen as their electron acceptor. These organisms have adapted to live in anaerobic environments, such as water bodies with low oxygen levels or deep within the soil.

2. Existence in an atmosphere containing oxygen.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for AEROBIOSIS

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Etymology of AEROBIOSIS

The word aerobiosis is derived from two Greek roots: aero, meaning air, and biosis, meaning mode of life or way of living.

Similar spelling words for AEROBIOSIS

• aerobic,
• aerobics.

Plural form of AEROBIOSIS is AEROBIOSES