Dephosphorylate refers to the process of removing a phosphate group from a molecule. There are several synonyms for dephosphorylate, which include:
1. Phosphatase activity: This is the enzymatic process of catalyzing the removal of phosphate groups.
2. Dephosphorylation: This describes the process of removing a phosphate group from a molecule, rendering it inactive.
3. Deactivation: The removal of a phosphate group from a molecule causes it to lose its activity or function.
4. Dephosphorylating enzymes: These are enzymes that specifically catalyze the dephosphorylation of molecules.
5. Dephosphorylase: Similar to dephosphorylating enzymes, these are enzymes that catalyze the removal of phosphate groups.