1 Rate of O2 consumption in mitochondria is limited by the availability of ADP as a substrate for phosphorylation. 2  this dependence on ADP as a Pi acceptor is called acceptor control of respiration. 3  acceptor control ratio is the ratio of max rate ADP induced O2 consumption to the basal rate in the absence of ADP.
Aqua means water and some examples are: Aquatic Aquarium Aqueduct and aqueous.
Definition of Aquarius for English Language Learners. : 1  the 11th sign of the zodiac that comes between Capricorn and Pisces and is symbolized by a person carrying a jug of water. : 2  a person born under the sign Aquarius : a person born between January 20th and February 18th.