Synthesis of essential molecules. Magnesium is required for a number of steps during synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), and proteins. Several enzymes participating in the synthesis of carbohydrates and lipids require magnesium for their activity.
Definition of cease and desist order. : an order from an administrative agency to refrain from a method of competition or a labor practice found by the agency to be unfair.
BREAKING DOWN 'Cease And Desist'. A cease and desist letter is often the first step to ask a party to stop performing an illegal activity. These letters may be sent in situations of defamation, slander, libel, trademark infringement, copyright infringement or patent infringement.