Name | oxidative phosphorylation |
ID | GO_0006119 |
collection_id | 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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