phosphorylating
/ˈfɑsfərəˌleɪtɪŋ/
verb
- The process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule.
- The cell is constantly phosphorylating proteins to regulate their function.
- The kinase is phosphorylating the substrate to activate it.
- While phosphorylating the compound, the chemist monitors the reaction closely.
adjective
- Relating to or involved in the addition of a phosphate group.
- They studied the phosphorylating activity of the new drug.
- A phosphorylating agent was used in the chemical synthesis.
- The phosphorylating enzyme is essential for cellular signaling.