In Active Transport, ATP Energy Is Used in the Phosphorylation-Dephosphorylation

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In active transport, ATP energy is used in the phosphorylation-dephosphorylation cycle of the carrier.

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Definitions:

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle and fatty acid synthesis; it links glycolysis and pyruvate oxidation with the citric acid cycle.

Phosphorylation Reactions

Chemical reactions in which a phosphate group is added to a molecule, such as a protein, altering its function.

Exergonic

Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy, typically in the form of heat, to its surroundings.

Hydrolysis

A process where a molecule's bond is severed by incorporating water.