How Do You Spell ASCHO?

Pronunciation: [az t͡ʃˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "AsCHO" is spelled with a capital "A", followed by the letters "s", "C", "H", and "O". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /æskoʊ/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound as in "cat", followed by the consonant sounds of "s" and "k". The second syllable is pronounced with the "k" and "oʊ" sound, like the word "co" in "couch". The spelling of this word emphasizes the presence of the letters "C" and "H" in between the vowel sounds.

Common Misspellings for ASCHO

  • zscho
  • sscho
  • wscho
  • qscho
  • azcho
  • axcho
  • awcho
  • asxho
  • asch0
  • zascho
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  • sascho
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  • wascho
  • awscho
  • qascho
  • aqscho
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  • asacho
  • aszcho

Etymology of ASCHO

The word "AsCHO" is a term used in molecular biology and biochemistry, specifically referring to aspartate carbamoyltransferase (ATCase), an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides.

The etymology of "AsCHO" can be broken down as follows:

1. Asp: "Asp" is derived from "aspartate", which is one of the 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins. Aspartate derives its name from its acidic taste, as it was first isolated from asparagus juice.

2. CHO: "CHO" is an abbreviation for "Carbonyl and Hydroxyl", which symbolizes the main functional groups (aldehyde/ketone and alcohol, respectively) present in carbohydrates. This abbreviation is often used as a shorthand to represent carbohydrates in various contexts.

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