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oxidative phosphorylation

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oxidative phosphorylation
n.
The process in cell metabolism by which respiratory enzymes in the mitochondria synthesize ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate during the oxidation of NADH by molecular oxygen.
oxidative phosphorylation
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the process by which the energy liberated by oxidation of metabolites is used to synthesize the energy-rich molecule ATP
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Noun1.oxidative phosphorylation - an enzymatic process in cell metabolism that synthesizes ATP from ADP
citric acid cycle, Krebs citric acid cycle, Krebs cycle, tricarboxylic acid cycle - in all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms


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