Glycosyltransferase

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫaɪˈkoʊziˈɛɫˈtɹænsfɝˈeɪˈseɪ/

Glycosyltransferase (noun)

  1. An enzyme that moves a sugar group from one molecule to another, helping build complex carbohydrates in cells.

Examples

  • A glycosyltransferase transfers sugar to a target molecule.
  • Glycosyltransferase enzymes help build complex sugars in cells.