English Explanatory Dictionary

transmethylation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The transfer of a methyl group between molecules, especially between biological compounds such as amino acids or the components of nucleic acids.

Word forms

transmethylation transmethylations

Etymology

From trans- + methylation.

Related words

transmethylase transmethylate
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