phosphotransferase
phosphotransferase — noun
1. a group of proteins found inside living cells that take a chemical unit containi
a group of proteins found inside living cells that take a chemical unit containing the element phosphorus from one substance and attach it to another substance, an important step in many biological processes
In the lab, Aylin measured how much phosphotransferase was present in the rat liver cells.
measurement of enzyme presence in tissue
The bacteria use phosphotransferase to move phosphate groups during sugar digestion.
role of phosphotransferase in bacterial metabolism
Putri's biology report describes three types of phosphotransferase found in plant roots.
Without the right phosphotransferase, the yeast cells cannot build the molecules they need.
Dr. Eliska found that a defect in phosphotransferase stops cells from sending signals.
- kinase
a subtype of phosphotransferase that specifically adds phosphate groups to proteins or other molecules, often as part of cell-signaling pathways
- transferase
a broader class of enzymes that move any type of chemical group between molecules; phosphotransferase is one specific type within this larger group
- phosphatase
an enzyme that removes phosphate groups rather than transferring them, serving a functionally opposite role in cellular regulation
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Primarily appears in academic and professional writing in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and medicine. Rarely used in everyday conversation.