Question

the transfer of a phosphate group to a molecule or compound is called...

carboxylation.

ionization.

phosphorylation.

hydrogen bonding.

hydrogenation.

Explanation:

• Carboxylation is the addition of a carboxyl group (\(-COOH\)).
• Ionization is the process of forming ions.
• Phosphorylation is the transfer of a phosphate group (\(-PO_4^{2 - }\)).
• Hydrogen bonding is an intermolecular force involving hydrogen.
• Hydrogenation is the addition of hydrogen.

Answer:

phosphorylation.