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Topic: Inventions

glycoprotein

IPA: //ˌɡlaɪ.kəʊˈprəʊ.tiːn//

KK: /ˈɡlaɪkoʊˌproʊtiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of protein that has carbohydrates attached to it, which helps in various biological functions.

Example: Glycoproteins play important roles in cell recognition and signaling.

glycosidase

IPA: //ɡlaɪˈkɒsɪdeɪz//

KK: /ɡlaɪˈkɒsɪdeɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down glycosides, which are compounds made of sugar and another molecule, by adding water to the bond between them.

Example: Glycosidases play a crucial role in the digestion of carbohydrates.

glycoside

IPA: //ˈɡlaɪkəˌsaɪd//

KK: /ˈɡlaɪkəˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound found mainly in plants that releases a sugar and other substances when it is broken down with water.

Example: Glycosides are important in the study of plant chemistry and can have various effects on health.

glycosidic

IPA: //ɡlaɪˈkɒsɪdɪk//

KK: /ɡlaɪˈkɒsɪdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of compound formed from a sugar and another substance, often found in biological systems.

Example: The glycosidic bond is crucial for the structure of carbohydrates.

glycosidically

IPA: /ɡlaɪˈkɒsɪdɪkli/

KK: /ɡlaɪˈkɒsɪdɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves a glycoside, which is a type of compound formed from a sugar and another molecule.

Example: The enzyme acts glycosidically to break down complex carbohydrates.

glycosyl

IPA: //ˈɡlaɪkəˌsɪl//

KK: /ˈɡlaɪkəˌsɪl/

noun

Definition: A group that comes from a sugar, especially a simple sugar, by taking away a specific part of it.

Example: Glycosyl groups are important in the structure of many biological molecules.

glycosylating

IPA: /ɡlaɪˈkoʊsɪleɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɡlaɪˈkoʊsɪleɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of adding sugar molecules to other molecules, often in biological contexts.

Example: The glycosylating enzyme plays a crucial role in cell signaling.

glycosylation

IPA: /ɡlaɪˌkɒsɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɡlaɪˌkɒsɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding sugar molecules to another molecule, often a protein or lipid, which can change how that molecule works in the body.

Example: Glycosylation is important for the proper functioning of many proteins in our cells.

glycyl

IPA: //ˈɡlaɪsɪl//

KK: /ˈɡlaɪsəl/

noun

Definition: A chemical group that is formed by removing a hydrogen atom from glycine, which is an amino acid.

Example: The glycyl group is important in the structure of many peptides.

glyph

IPA: /ɡlɪf/

KK: /glɪf/

noun

Definition: A symbol or character that represents an idea or concept, often used in writing or art, and can be engraved or carved.

Example: The ancient manuscript was filled with mysterious glyphs that told stories of the past.

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