1.97.1.1 AH2 + chlorate - 1.97.1.1 AH2 + perchlorate - 1.97.1.1 perchlorate + reduced electron acceptor - 1.97.1.1 reduced acceptor + chlorate - 1.97.1.1 reduced acceptor + perchlorate - 1.97.1.1 chlorate + reduced electron acceptor dissimilatory chlorate reduction, chlorate serves as terminal electron acceptor 1.97.1.1 chlorate + reduced electron acceptor electron transport during anaerobic respiration 1.97.1.1 chlorate + reduced electron acceptor enables the use of chlorate for respiration 1.97.1.1 chlorate + reduced electron acceptor enzyme probably acts as electron carrier, integral to the multienzyme system that produces gaseous H2 during the fermentation of glucose 1.97.1.1 chlorate + reduced electron acceptor important enzyme in bacterial treatment of bleach effluents in pulp and paper industry