catalyze
catalyze
Definition
cata·lyze (kat′ə līz′)
transitive verb -·lyzed′, -·lyz′·ing
to change or bring about as a catalyst
cat′a·lyz′er noun
catalyze
Usage Examples
Object
- phosphorylation: Other kinases at the cytosolic surface of the plasma membrane then catalyze phosphorylation of Protein Kinase B, activating it.
- oxidation: All the different aspects of the modeling of oxidations catalyzed by metalloenzymes are dealt with.
- reaction: Most drug metabolism occurs in the liver, where hepatic enzymes catalyze various biochemical reactions.
- formation: It is anticipated that the workshop will catalyze the formation of a network of HE puppet experts.
- reduction: Pyridine nucleotide transhydrogenase catalyzes the reduction of NADP + to NADPH with the concomitant oxidation of NADH to NAD + .
- step: Potential Test Questions: 1. What enzyme catalyzes the committed step of fatty acid synthesis?
Subject
- enzyme: In order to turn GGPP into b -carotene, four metabolic reactions are needed, each catalyzed by a different enzyme.
- complex: Presence of MS 4A is essential to attain high selectivities, especially in the reactions catalyzed by the aqua complex.
Modifying Another Word
- then: Other kinases at the cytosolic surface of the plasma membrane then catalyze phosphorylation of Protein Kinase B, activating it.
- often: The threat of skunks or matrimony often catalyzes this reaction.
Preposition: by
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