photophosphorylation
pho·to·phos·phor·y·la·tion
noun\ˈfō-tō-ˌfäs-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈlā-shən\
Definition of PHOTOPHOSPHORYLATION
: the synthesis of ATP from ADP and phosphate that occurs in a plant using radiant energy absorbed during photosynthesis
First Known Use of PHOTOPHOSPHORYLATION
1956
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