Biochemical Pathways Glossary

noun In this case, 'path length' is a noun phrase consisting of two nouns that together describe a specific distance or measurement along a path.

• The path length of the shortest route between the two cities was calculated to be 150 kilometers.
• I can't believe the path length to get to the beach is only 10 minutes from here!
• The path length to the party is just a hop, skip, and a jump away.
• The path length to success may be long and winding, but it will be worth it in the end.

noun a type of hydrocarbon compound that contains a carbon-carbon double bond

• The alkene functional group consists of a carbon-carbon double bond.
• I learned about alkenes in my organic chemistry class.
• Alkenes are like the cool kids of the hydrocarbon world.
• The alkene bond is like a strong friendship holding two carbons together.

noun a molecule involved in the metabolism of energy

• Acetyl-CoA is a crucial molecule in the citric acid cycle, where it is used to produce energy through oxidation.
• You need acetyl-CoA for your body to make energy from food.
• Gotta have that acetyl-CoA to keep your metabolism going.
• Acetyl-CoA is like the fuel that powers the engine of your cells.

noun a protein that forms microfilaments in the cytoskeleton of eukaryotic cells

• Actine is a protein that plays a key role in cell movement and muscle contraction.
• I learned in biology class that actine is important for muscle function.
• I need to work out more to build up my actine levels.
• His words had the actine of a well-rehearsed speech, smooth and powerful.

noun a substance that acts as an enzyme to catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP

• Adenosine triphosphatase is an enzyme responsible for hydrolyzing ATP into ADP and inorganic phosphate.
• They say adenosine triphosphatase is like the powerhouse of the cell, breaking down ATP for energy.
• Yo, did you hear about that adenosine triphosphatase thing? It's like the cell's little energy converter.
• Just like how adenosine triphosphatase powers the cell, determination can be the fuel that drives you towards your goals.