Phosphorylate
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑsˌfɔɹˈwaɪˈɫeɪt/
Phosphorylate (verb)
- To attach a phosphate group to a molecule, often changing how it works in a cell.
- To cause a protein or enzyme to become more active by adding phosphate groups.
Examples
- The enzyme phosphorylates the protein by adding a phosphate group.
- The lab phosphorylates the sample by adding a phosphate group.