Do phosphorylated molecules have more potential than when th

[Funkfruit]

NOTE: Phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate group (or groups) to a molecule.

[Funkfruit]

Oh. Sorry I didnt know the title was cut off... my question was "Do phosphorylated molecules have more potential than when they are not phosphorylated?"

[MrMistery]

if you mean potential energy, then usually yes. Phosphate bonds are usually quite unstable, so their hydrolysis is an exergonic process. that hydrolysis can be coupled with other reactions ("the energy can be used")