When ATP is produced by direct transfer of a phosphate group instead of from reactions coupled to electron transport,the process is referred to as ________ phosphorylation.

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Substrate-level phosphorylation involves the direct transfer of a phosphate group from a substrate molecule to ADP, forming ATP. It does not involve electron transport or oxidative reactions.

When ATP Is Produced by Direct Transfer of a Phosphate