What reaction cleaves a bond by the addition of orthophosphate?
A) phosphorolysis
B) phosphatase
C) transphosphorylation
D) oxidative phosphorylation
E) None of the answers is correct.

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Phosphorolysis is the process where a bond is cleaved (broken) by the addition of a phosphate group, typically from an inorganic phosphate (Pi). This is distinct from hydrolysis, which involves the addition of water to break bonds.

What Reaction Cleaves a Bond by the Addition of Orthophosphate