Term Name:	oxidative phosphorylation
Synonyms:	respiratory-chain phosphorylation
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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006119]    QuickGO    AmiGO