Sulfate reduction

This lecture covers the process of sulfate reduction, including the order of electron acceptors, dissimilatory vs. assimilatory sulfate reduction, biochemical challenges, autotrophic sulfate reduction, sulfate-reducing bacteria, geochemical implications, and disproportionation of sulfur-bearing compounds. It explains the key enzymes involved, the impact on corrosion, and the formation of dark minerals in sulfate-rich anoxic environments.