This process is crucial in many biological processes, including:
* Energy metabolism: Phosphorylation is central to how cells store and release energy. For example, the addition of a phosphate group to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) creates ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy currency of cells.
* Signal transduction: Phosphorylation can activate or deactivate proteins, acting as a switch to control cellular processes like cell growth, division, and metabolism.
* Regulation of enzyme activity: Phosphorylation can alter the shape and function of enzymes, regulating their activity.
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