glycerol kinase activity [GO_0004370]

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + glycerol = sn-glycerol 3-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.

glycerol kinase activity

ID: GO_0004370

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + glycerol = sn-glycerol 3-phosphate + ADP + 2 H+.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
glyceric kinase activity related synonym 2.7.1.30
ATP:glycerol-3-phosphotransferase activity related synonym 2.7.1.30
ATP:glycerol 3-phosphotransferase activity related synonym 2.7.1.30
GK related synonym 2.7.1.30
glycerokinase activity related synonym 2.7.1.30
glycerol kinase (phosphorylating) related synonym 2.7.1.30

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