Aerobiosis

/ˌɛəroʊbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

The condition or process of life that depends on the presence of oxygen; aerobic respiration or aerobic living.

Etymology

From aero- (air/oxygen) + -biosis (from bios, life); a technical term emphasizing the biological state or process of oxygen dependence.

Kelly Says

Aerobiosis is what happens inside your cells right now — your mitochondria are performing aerobiosis, converting oxygen and glucose into energy. It's the complete opposite of anaerobic organisms that live in swamps and use different chemistry.

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