phosphorylation
1 antonym for phosphorylation — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The transfer of a phosphate group from one molecule to another, usually with the help of an enzyme.
Antonyms
dephosphorylation
How to use phosphorylation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
protein phosphorylation
phosphorylation site
oxidative phosphorylation
phosphorylation of a protein
Phosphorylation is a specialist biochemistry term, not used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
Phosphorylation is formed from ‘phosphoryl’, a chemical term for a particular group containing phosphorus, together with the suffix ‘-ation’, which turns a process into a noun.
Full origin of phosphorylation →Frequently asked questions
What is phosphorylation?
Phosphorylation is the process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule, usually with the help of an enzyme.
Why is phosphorylation important in cells?
It is a key way cells switch proteins on or off and manage energy, often through molecules like ATP.
What is the opposite of phosphorylation?
The reverse process, in which a phosphate group is removed, is called dephosphorylation.
