Biochemical Reactions

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun a substance that has been the subject of various conspiracy theories

  • Adrenochrome is a chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline.
  • Have you heard about adrenochrome and its supposed effects?
  • Some people believe adrenochrome can give you a crazy high.
  • In the world of conspiracy theories, adrenochrome is often portrayed as a powerful substance with dark implications.

noun a plural form of the noun abraxas, which refers to a mystical word or formula believed to have magical powers

  • Abraxases are enzymes that play a crucial role in various biological processes.
  • I heard abraxases are like super powerful enzymes or something.
  • Those abraxases are like the secret weapon of the body.
  • Her intelligence is like a set of abraxases, always working behind the scenes to solve problems.

noun an enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of acetate to form acetyl phosphate

  • Acetokinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of acetate to form acetyl phosphate.
  • I heard that acetokinase is important for converting acetate into acetyl phosphate.
  • Yo, acetokinase is like the boss enzyme that turns acetate into acetyl phosphate.
  • In the biochemical world, acetokinase is the magician that transforms acetate into acetyl phosphate.

noun a chemical group or radical derived from acetic acid, consisting of two carbon atoms, one oxygen atom, and three hydrogen atoms

adjective relating to or derived from acetic acid

  • Acetyl is a functional group commonly found in organic compounds.
  • I read that acetyl is important in chemistry for some reason.
  • I have no idea what acetyl is, sounds like some science mumbo jumbo.
  • The acetyl of the situation is that we need to understand its role in the reaction.

verb to chemically combine with an acetyl group

  • The process of acetylating involves the addition of an acetyl group to a compound.
  • I heard they're acetylating some new drugs in the lab.
  • They're cooking up some acetylating magic in the lab.
  • Acetylating is like adding a special seasoning to a dish to enhance its flavor.

noun a type of acid that is derived from aconite plants

  • Aconic acid is a compound found in certain plants, known for its acidic properties.
  • I read that aconic acid is a type of acid found in plants.
  • Yo, have you heard about that aconic acid stuff in plants?
  • The presence of aconic acid in the plant symbolizes its natural defense mechanism against predators.

noun a chemical group derived from an acyl radical by removal of a hydroxyl group

  • The acyloxy group is commonly found in organic compounds.
  • I heard that acyloxy is important in chemistry class.
  • Acyloxy sounds like a fancy term for something in science.
  • Her creativity was like an acyloxy bond, connecting ideas seamlessly.

noun a chemical compound that is used in the production of plastics and resins

  • Adipamide is a compound often used in pharmaceutical research for its unique properties.
  • I heard that adipamide is a key ingredient in some beauty products.
  • Do you know if adipamide is in that new skincare line everyone is raving about?
  • The team's chemistry was like adipamide, working together seamlessly to achieve their goals.