| phosphorylation |
The creation of a phosphate derivative of an organic molecule. This is usually achieved by transferring a phosphate group (-PO 4 ) from ATP to another molecule.
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| phosphorylation |
the addition of a phosphate group to a compound by an enzyme (eg, thymidine kinase, tyrosine kinase). Phosphorylation is an essential step in many cellular processes.
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| phospholipid |
a compound (eg, lecithin) that contains phosphoric acid, fatty acids, and nitrogen.
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| phosphide |
Any compound that contains either the P 3- ion or phosphorus with an oxidation state of -3, such as Ca 3 P 2 or PH 3 .
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| phospholipid |
A triester of glycerol with two fatty acids and one phosphate ion. Polar lipids found in biological membranes.
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