Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phosphorolysis

Noun

/ˌfɒsfəˈrɒlɪsɪs/

Definition

Phosphorolysis is a chemical reaction where a bond in a molecule is broken by the addition of a phosphate group.

Examples

In glycolysis, the enzyme does not facilitate phosphorolysis directly but involves related reactions.
Phosphorolysis is crucial in the metabolism of carbohydrates.

Meaning

It refers to the process in which certain types of compounds are cleaved or broken down by the action of a phosphate molecule, usually involving a sugar or nucleoside.