Oxidative Phosphorylation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020047",
  "term": "Oxidative Phosphorylation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Electron transfer through the cytochrome system liberating free energy which is transformed into high-energy phosphate bonds.\n\n2. The synthesis of ATP by phosphorylation of ADP for which energy is obtained by electron transport and which takes place in the mitochondria during aerobic respiration.",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary; NLM Medical Headings",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/oxidative-phosphorylation/"
}