polypeptide

pol·y·pep·tide  (pl-pptd)

n.

A peptide, such as a small protein, containing many molecules of amino acids, typically between 10 and 100.

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polypeptide [ˌpɒlɪˈpɛptaɪd]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a group of natural or synthetic polymers made up of amino acids chemically linked together; this class includes the proteins See also peptide

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polypeptide  (pl-pptd)

A peptide, such as a small protein, containing many molecules of amino acids, typically between 10 and 100.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

polypeptide - a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein" peptide - amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein

Translations

polypeptide [ˌpɒlɪˈpɛptaɪd] n → polipeptide m