How Do You Spell PHOSPHORYLATE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒsfɔːɹˌɪle͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "phosphorylate" refers to the process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule. It is spelled as /fɒsˈfɒrɪleɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "phos" is pronounced with the /f/ sound, while the second syllable "pho" has the /ɒ/ sound. The third syllable "ryl" is pronounced with the /r/ sound and the fourth syllable "ate" has the /leɪt/ sound. The spelling of this word may seem complicated, but once you understand the phonetic transcription, it becomes easier to pronounce.

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PHOSPHORYLATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Phosphorylate is a verb commonly used in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology. It refers to the process of adding a phosphate group (consisting of one phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms) to a molecule, typically a protein, nucleotide, or other organic compound. This addition of a phosphate group is carried out through a chemical reaction called phosphorylation.

    Phosphorylation plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including signal transduction, protein activation, cell cycle regulation, enzyme activity modulation, and energy storage. It is a post-translational modification that can alter the structure, function, and stability of the targeted molecule.

    Phosphorylation occurs when a phosphate molecule (often derived from ATP, adenosine triphosphate) donates a phosphate group to a specific site on the target molecule, resulting in the formation of a high-energy phosphate bond. This transfer may be mediated by protein kinases, enzymes that catalyze the phosphorylation reactions, or by chemical reactions in non-biological contexts.

    The addition of a phosphate group alters the electrical charge and shape of the target molecule, leading to conformational changes that can influence its interactions with other molecules and cellular processes. The addition or removal of phosphate groups is a tightly regulated process in living organisms, making phosphorylation a key mechanism for cellular signal transduction and protein regulation.

    In summary, phosphorylation is the enzymatic or chemical process by which a phosphate group is added to a molecule, often a protein or nucleotide, altering its structure and function and playing a significant role in various biological processes.

Common Misspellings for PHOSPHORYLATE

Etymology of PHOSPHORYLATE

The word "phosphorylate" is derived from the noun "phosphate" and the verb-forming suffix "-ylate".

The noun "phosphate" comes from the French word "phosphate", which was derived from the German word "Phosphorsäure" meaning "phosphoric acid". The German word further originates from the Greek word "phosphoros" meaning "light-bringer" or "bearer of light". This is because phosphorus, an element found in phosphoric acid, emits a faint glow when exposed to oxygen.

The verb-forming suffix "-ylate" is derived from the German word "-yl" used to indicate a radical in organic compounds. The German suffix "-yl" is derived from the French suffix "-yle" which, in turn, comes from the Greek word "hyle" meaning "wood" or "matter".

Conjugate verb Phosphorylate

CONDITIONAL

I would phosphorylate
you would phosphorylate
he/she/it would phosphorylate
we would phosphorylate
they would phosphorylate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be phosphorylating
you would be phosphorylating
he/she/it would be phosphorylating
we would be phosphorylating
they would be phosphorylating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have phosphorylate
you would have phosphorylate
he/she/it would have phosphorylate
we would have phosphorylate
they would have phosphorylate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been phosphorylating
you would have been phosphorylating
he/she/it would have been phosphorylating
we would have been phosphorylating
they would have been phosphorylating

FUTURE

I will phosphorylate
you will phosphorylate
he/she/it will phosphorylate
we will phosphorylate
they will phosphorylate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be phosphorylating
you will be phosphorylating
he/she/it will be phosphorylating
we will be phosphorylating
they will be phosphorylating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have phosphorylated
you will have phosphorylated
he/she/it will have phosphorylated
we will have phosphorylated
they will have phosphorylated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been phosphorylating
you will have been phosphorylating
he/she/it will have been phosphorylating
we will have been phosphorylating
they will have been phosphorylating

IMPERATIVE

you phosphorylate
we let´s phosphorylate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to phosphorylate

PAST

I phosphorylated
you phosphorylated
he/she/it phosphorylated
we phosphorylated
they phosphorylated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was phosphorylating
you were phosphorylating
he/she/it was phosphorylating
we were phosphorylating
they were phosphorylating

PAST PARTICIPLE

phosphorylated

PAST PERFECT

I had phosphorylated
you had phosphorylated
he/she/it had phosphorylated
we had phosphorylated
they had phosphorylated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been phosphorylating
you had been phosphorylating
he/she/it had been phosphorylating
we had been phosphorylating
they had been phosphorylating

PRESENT

I phosphorylate
you phosphorylate
he/she/it phosphorylates
we phosphorylate
they phosphorylate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am phosphorylating
you are phosphorylating
he/she/it is phosphorylating
we are phosphorylating
they are phosphorylating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

phosphorylating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have phosphorylated
you have phosphorylated
he/she/it has phosphorylated
we have phosphorylated
they have phosphorylated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been phosphorylating
you have been phosphorylating
he/she/it has been phosphorylating
we have been phosphorylating
they have been phosphorylating