Search Dictionary:  

oxidative phosphorylation

 Sponsored Links: 
 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  an enzymatic process in cell metabolism that synthesizes ATP from ADP
 
 See Also: biological process, citric acid cycle, Krebs citric acid cycle, Krebs cycle, organic process, tricarboxylic acid cycle

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. Synthesis of ATP involving a membrane associated electron transport chain and the creation of a proton-motive force.
  2. The non-phototrophic production of ATP at the expense of a proton motive force (PMF) formed by electron transport.
 
 Synonyms: electron-transport phosphorylation
 

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HYPERDICTIONARY.COM