Phrases with «ester bonds»

Ester bonds are chemical connections between molecules, specifically between a molecule called an alcohol and a molecule called an acid. These bonds play a crucial role in many biological processes and are commonly found in fats, oils, and certain types of chemicals. Full definition

Sentences with «ester bonds»

  • Engineered poplar lignin with readily cleavable ester bonds in the polymer backbone improves wood degradability. (science.sciencemag.org)
  • It also has a similar structure to some other organic weak bases that have been used to catalyze the type of chemical reaction needed to form these gels — the formation of ester bonds to create a polyester. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The biosynthesis of the mycolic acids and their incorporation into the mycomembrane involve a series of critical enzymatic steps in which the mycolic acid molecules are bound to serine groups of various enzymes through ester bonds. (sciencedaily.com)
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