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 incorporation of sulfate into organic compounds, such as cysteine, for the use of the organism. In contrast, dissimilatory sulfate reduction is the process by which microorganisms use sulfate as a terminal electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration. Amodulatory and demodulatory are not relevant terms in this context.

The Reduction of Sulfate for Use in the Production of Compounds