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.
Webster Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Aqua (noun) water; -- a word much used in pharmacy and the old chemistry, in various signification, determined by the word or words annexed. Origin: [L. See Ewer.]