What does phosphorylation mean?
1 Answer
May 3, 2018
Phosphorylation is the process through which a phosphate group is transferred from one molecule to a protein, usually within a biological system.
Explanation:
It can be defined as a biochemical process that involves the addition of phosphate to an organic compound. Thus it is an enzymatic process through which a phosphate group is added via an ester bond, generally by a kinase, to either a small molecule or a protein.
Phosphorylation may involve the transfer of phosphate to protein or the production of ATP by the phosphorylation of ADP. In some cases it also helps to maintain the balance of blood sugar within the body to promote metabolic processes.
