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(transitive, organic chemistry) To subject to methylesterification..
Pectins undergo methylesterification, which affects their cellular roles. Pectin methyltransferases are believed to methylesterify pectins in the Golgi, but little is known about their identity.
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Methylesterify means (transitive, organic chemistry) To subject to methylesterification..
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Pectins undergo methylesterification, which affects their cellular roles. Pectin methyltransferases are believed to methylesterify pectins in the Golgi, but little is known about their identity.
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