Glossary 2.1

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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P

Phosphorylation

the transfer of a phosphate group, usually from ATP, to antoher molecule

Potential energy

the stored energy that an object possesses as a result of its position relative to other objects or to its internal structure

Pyruvate oxidation

a reaction in which pyruvate is oxidized by \( NAD^+ \), and \( CO_2 \) is removed, forming an acetyl group and releasing NADH