protein

Noun

Meaning

A body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

macromolecule white albumin meat fiber enzyme hemoglobin collagen trypsin elastin globulin albumen fibrin isinglass spermatozoon
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Antonyms

poo yeet toxic chemicals

Hypernyms

macromolecule supermolecule

Hyponyms

chicken enzyme amyloid fibrin PSA antibody

Related terms

proteo- proteic

Phrases with the word

fibrous protein immune system protein contractile protein protein-containing b-cell antigen receptor complex-associated protein alpha chain protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, c

Anagrams

pointer tropine repoint interop Periton Petrino Petroni pterion tropein

Examples

a diet high in protein Source: Internet

43 termite species are used as food by humans or are fed to livestock. citation These insects are particularly important in less developed countries where malnutrition is common, as the protein from termites can help improve the human diet. Source: Internet

21st-century practice Harvest stagnation in wild fisheries and overexploitation of popular marine species, combined with a growing demand for high-quality protein, encouraged aquaculturists to domesticate other marine species. Source: Internet

350px In most, but not all cases, nuclear-encoded chloroplast proteins are translated with a cleavable transit peptide that's added to the N-terminus of the protein precursor. Source: Internet

According to its makers, it looks and tastes like wheat flour, and could become a protein ingredient in existing food such as bread, pasta and plant-based dairy, drinks, and meals after its initial launch in 2021. Source: Internet

3D structure of the myoglobin protein. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

proteide proteidogenous proteiform protein bar protein binder protein binding