word
phosphorylation
fos-for-ih-LAY-shun
ˌfɒsfərɪˈleɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
phosphorylation
Dictionary meaning
The addition of a phosphate group to a molecule, often activating or deactivating enzymes.
Examples
- Phosphorylation of the protein triggers a cascade of cellular signalling events.
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