In the Process of ________ a Phosphate Group is Transferred

Question

In the process of ________ a phosphate group is transferred to a molecule.
A) ionization
B) buffering
C) amination
D) dissociation
E) phosphorylation

Accepted Answer

Phosphorylation is the process where a phosphate group is added to a molecule, often altering the function or activity of the molecule. This is a common mechanism of regulating enzyme activity and signal transduction in cells.