glycosylation
glycosylation · glycosylations
The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycosideThe reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
US/ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
Forms
plural: glycosylations| Singular | glycosylation |
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Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable