Peptides

noun

Word Frequency: 3.8

Definitions

1.nounAny of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond.

2.nounThe peptide bond itself.

Synonyms

peptide bond peptidase peptization polypeptide pentapeptide proteins amino acids neuropeptide tripeptide dipeptide glycoproteins peptidoglycan

Rhymes With

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