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Oxidative phosphorylation

Mitochondrial pathway that makes ATP from ADP and Pi.

ATP synthesis driven by the proton gradient established by the electron transport chain. ATP synthase (Complex V) uses the proton-motive force to phosphorylate ADP to ATP.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    ATP synthesis driven by the proton gradient established by the electron transport chain. ATP synthase (Complex V) uses the proton-motive force to phosphorylate ADP to ATP.

Related terms

Chemiosmotic theory, Electron transport chain, Mitochondria