OBO ID: GO:0006119 |
Term Name: | oxidative phosphorylation | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | 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. (2) | ||
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Ontology: | GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO |