Phosphorylase
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑsˌfɔɹˈwaɪˈɫeɪz/
Phosphorylase (noun)
- An enzyme that breaks a molecule and transfers a phosphate group, helping cells control chemical reactions.
- A type of enzyme that helps break down glycogen by adding phosphate to release glucose units.
Examples
- The phosphorylase adds phosphate to the target molecule.
- The target molecule receives phosphate when phosphorylase acts.