Enzyme Kinetics

2 words in this vocabulary list

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 substance that is an intermediate in the synthesis of ATP

  • Adenylpyrophosphoric acid is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of ATP.
  • Scientists use adenylpyrophosphoric acid to study energy production in cells.
  • I heard that adenylpyrophosphoric acid is like the boss of all the energy molecules.
  • Her determination was like adenylpyrophosphoric acid, fueling her success in the competition.