Which biochemical process involves the transfer of a phosphate group from a high-energy donor, such as ATP, to a low-energy acceptor molecule?

A Phosphorylation ✓
B Glycolysis
C Proteolysis
D Lipolysis

Explanation

Phosphorylation is the process by which a phosphate group is transferred from a high-energy donor, such as ATP, to a low-energy acceptor molecule, resulting in the activation or inhibition of the recipient molecule.

Mnemonic

'Phos' as in phosphate, 'phory' as in power (energy transfer), 'lation' as in relation (between donor and acceptor)

Source

Stryer et al., Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Metabolic Pathways Energy Transfer Medium NURSING Confidence: high