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Phosphorylation is a biochemical reaction where a [[Phosphate group|phosphate group]] (PO<sub>4</sub>) is covalently bonded to another organic molecule. An example of phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate to [[ADP|Adenosine Diphosphate]] ([[ADP|ADP]]) to form the molecule [[ATP|Adenosine Triphosphate]] ([[ATP|ATP]]) <ref>http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8935</ref>. Oxidative phosphorylation is the chemical pathway in which [[ATP|ATP]] is synthesised in [[Mitochondria|mitochondria]] and [[Bacteria|bacteria]] | Phosphorylation is a biochemical reaction where a [[Phosphate group|phosphate group]] (PO<sub>4</sub>) is covalently bonded to another organic molecule. An example of phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate to [[ADP|Adenosine Diphosphate]] ([[ADP|ADP]]) to form the molecule [[ATP|Adenosine Triphosphate]] ([[ATP|ATP]]) <ref>http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8935</ref>. Oxidative phosphorylation is the chemical pathway in which [[ATP|ATP]] is synthesised in [[Mitochondria|mitochondria]] and [[Bacteria|bacteria]]. This is driven by the transfer of [[Electron|electrons]] across an [[Electron transfer chain|electron transfer chain]] <ref>Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition, Garland Sciences, Alberts et al, Pg 819-821 and Glossary 27.</ref>. | ||
Phosphorylation occurs in all domains of life. Its basic function is to switch compounds from one state to another, and back again. | |||
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Revision as of 13:44, 18 October 2016
Phosphorylation is a biochemical reaction where a phosphate group (PO4) is covalently bonded to another organic molecule. An example of phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate to Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) to form the molecule Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) [1]. Oxidative phosphorylation is the chemical pathway in which ATP is synthesised in mitochondria and bacteria. This is driven by the transfer of electrons across an electron transfer chain [2].
Phosphorylation occurs in all domains of life. Its basic function is to switch compounds from one state to another, and back again.
References
- ↑ http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8935
- ↑ Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition, Garland Sciences, Alberts et al, Pg 819-821 and Glossary 27.