Medical term:
photophosphorylation
pho·to·phos·phor·y·la·tion
(fō'tō-fos'fōr-i-lā'shŭn),Formation of ATP as a result of absorption of light.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
photophosphorylation
(fō′tō-fŏs′fôr-ə-lā′shən, -fər-)n.
Phosphorylation induced by radiant energy in photosynthesis.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
photophosphorylation
the production of ATP from ADP, with light as the energy source. The process takes place during the ‘light reactions’ of PHOTOSYNTHESIS which also result in the production of reduced NADP. The details of ATP and NADPH formation are given under LIGHT REACTIONS.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
Latest Searches:
anteorbital - Anorgasmy - anociassociation - ankerite - anitrogenous - anhydration - angiectomy - androgenesis - anconal - anatomical - anachoresis - amphigony - ammonification - aminometramide - aminolevulinic - ameburia - ameboma - ambitendencies - alternifolia - alopecia -
- Service manuals - MBI Corp