Transmethylation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transmethylation is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, biochemistry) The transfer of a methyl group between molecules, especially between biological compounds such as amino acids or the components of nucleic acids.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) The transfer of a methyl group between molecules, especially between biological compounds such as amino acids or the components of nucleic acids.
Example Sentences
It was realized that direct proof of the transfer of the methyl group (transmethylation) was highly desirable.
Word Forms
- transmethylations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methyltransferase, transmethylase, methylation, biomethylation, dimethyltransferase, automethylation.
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