Dephosphorylation
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'''Dephosphorylation''' is the essential process of removing [[phosphate]] groups from an [[organic compound]] (as [[Adenosine triphosphate|ATP]]) by [[hydrolysis]]. Its opposite is [[phosphorylation]]. It is found in [[muscle]] movement as well as many other reactions within the body, as well as reactions in [[plants]].
For example, [[Adenosine triphosphate|ATP]] is hydrolysed to [[Adenosine diphosphate|ADP]] with the release of energy, [[phosphate]] groups, and [[Adenosine diphosphate|ADP]] in the active transport of [[sucrose]] molecules into a [[phloem]] vessel in a plant.
Also see [[Phosphatases]].
[[Category:Cell biology]]
[[Category:Signal transduction]]
[[Category:Posttranslational modification]]
[[Category:Phosphorus]]
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