Question

What are the three types of Phosphorylation?

Answer 1

Phosphorylation:

1. The process in the biological system by which the conversion of the phosphate group from one molecule to a protein takes place is called phosphorylation.
2. The three types of phosphorylation are: Glucose phosphorylation, Protein phosphorylation and Oxidative phosphorylation.

Glucose phosphorylation:

1. During glucose phosphorylation, the glucose ring is phosphorylated.
2. Thus, during glucose phosphorylation, the phosphate group is added to the glucose ring.

Protein phosphorylation:

1. During protein phosphorylation, the protein ring is phosphorylated.
2. Thus, during protein phosphorylation, the phosphate group is added to the protein molecule.

Oxidative phosphorylation:

1. During oxidative phosphorylation, ATP synthesis and electron transport chain are coupled along with consumption of oxygen.
2. Oxidative phosphorylation provides ATP to higher animals and plants.