amino

UK /əˈmiːnəʊ/ US /əˈminoʊ/

noun 2adj 1

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ADJ.

simpler, smaller

Smaller amino acids can pass through the cell membrane more easily than larger proteins.

VERB + AMINO

called, chains

Proteins are made up of long chains called amino acids that link together.

AMINO + NOUN

acid, acids, glycine

Proteins are made up of amino acids that link together in different combinations.

PREP.

than

Protein contains more amino acids than carbohydrates do.

adj

Relating to an amine.

noun

The amine functional group.

An amino acid.

adjective — pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compou

Is there a simpler amino acid than glycine?

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What's an amino acid?

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Proteins are chains of amino acids that are folded like origami paper.

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Every protein is a polymer composed of units called amino acids.

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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Proteins are made of smaller molecules called amino acids.

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