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In enzymology a glucosamine kinase (EC 2.7.1.8) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionATP + D-glucosamine ADP + D-glucosamine phosphateThus the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and D-glucosamine whereas its two products are ADP and D-glucosamine phosphate.This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with an alcohol group as acceptor.