Biochemical Modifications

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to introduce an acetyl group into a compound, typically by chemical reaction

  • Scientists often acetylate proteins in order to study their functions.
  • I heard that researchers are acetylating some molecules for an experiment.
  • I have no idea what acetylating even means, do you?
  • Sometimes we need to acetylate our approach to problem-solving in order to see things from a different perspective.

noun a chemical compound or functional group derived from an acid by removal of a hydroxyl group

  • The chemists were able to acylate the compound using a specific reagent.
  • I heard the scientists are going to acylate the molecule in the lab tomorrow.
  • Let's acylate this thing and see what happens!
  • She wanted to acylate her life with new experiences and adventures.