oxidative phosphorylation

I. Literature review

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Nameoxidative phosphorylation
IDGO_0006119
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Biological process

Exact synonym

respiratory-chain phosphorylation

Description

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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