oxidative phosphorylation [GO_0006119]
The phosphorylation of ADP to ATP that accompanies the oxidation of a metabolite through the operation of the respiratory chain. Oxidation of compounds establishes a proton gradient across the membrane, providing the energy for ATP synthesis.
oxidative phosphorylation
ID: GO_0006119
Class
The phosphorylation of ADP to ATP that accompanies the oxidation of a metabolite through the operation of the respiratory chain. Oxidation of compounds establishes a proton gradient across the membrane, providing the energy for ATP synthesis.
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- has part: proton motive force-driven ATP synthesis
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory-chain phosphorylation | exact synonym |
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