| phospholipid |
A type of lipid characterized chemically by glycerol combined with two fatty acids; phosphoric acid, and a nitrogen-containing base, for example, lecithin
Ãâó: webexhibits.org/butter/glossary-pr.html
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| phosphorous |
a non-metallic element designated with the chemical symbol P; an essential nutrient for plants and animals; usually present in natural waters as phosphate.
Ãâó: www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/LFB/glossary/p.html
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| phosphate |
a form of phosphorous; an essential nutrient for plants and animals; usually present in natural waters as phosphate. Phosphate is an ion composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms.
Ãâó: www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/LFB/glossary/p.html
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| phosphorylation |
(Fos for i la shun) - The addition of a phosphate group
Ãâó: student.biology.arizona.edu/honors2000/group10/Glo...
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| phosphorus |
A highly reactive, poisonous, nonmetallic element occurring naturally in phosphates, especially apatite, which is found as a white, or yellowish, translucent waxy substance, having a characteristic disagreeable smell and a faint glow.
Ãâó: www.zulumoon.com/glossary/P-glossary.htm
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