branched chain
Speech parts
1. branched chain - Noun
2. branched chain - Adjective
Meaning
an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it
Source: WordNetAlternative names
branched-chain
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Examples
Although this is not strictly necessary, the usage is still common in cases where there is an important difference in properties between the straight-chain and branched-chain isomers, e.g., n-hexane or 2- or 3-methylpentane.
Athletes use branched-chain amino acids to improve exercise performance and reduce protein and muscle breakdown during.
In other words, ketones spare those branched-chain amino acids, leaving higher levels of them in circulation while also helping you retain muscle mass and promoting longevity.
To produce capsaicin, 8-methyl-6-nonenoyl-CoA is produced by the branched-chain fatty acid pathway and condensed with vanillamine.
Bacteria, however, possess the ability to synthesise odd- and branched-chain fatty acids.
Such compounds can be "straight-chain", branched-chain or cyclic.