Metabolism

Sulfur bacteria are lithotrophs, meaning they obtain energy by oxidizing inorganic compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, to drive their metabolic processes.

During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate in the cytosol. This process produces a net yield of 2 ATP and 2 NADH molecules.

Autophagy is a process where lysosomes degrade and recycle cellular components, including proteins, to maintain cellular homeostasis. It is vital for responding to stress and removing damaged organelles or misfolded proteins.