The reduction of sulfate for use in the production of compounds such as cysteine is called __________ sulfate reduction.

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Assimilatory sulfate reduction refers to the uptake and reduction of sulfate by microorganisms for use in the biosynthesis of sulfur-containing compounds such as cysteine. Dissimilatory sulfate reduction, on the other hand, refers to the use of sulfate as a terminal electron acceptor for energy generation through anaerobic respiration. Amodulatory and demodulatory are not relevant terms in this context.

The Reduction of Sulfate for Use in the Production of Compounds