Assertion: oxidative phosphorylation | /r/HasProperty | primary source of atp
Facets:
value: in higher animals
type: OTHER
value: for metabolic and mechanical work
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: In higher animals, oxidative phosphorylation is the primary source of ATP for metabolic and mechanical work, providing most of the energy used in for biosynthesis, maintaining proper ion balance, and mechanical work.