polypeptide

UK
/ˌpɒl.iˈpep.taɪd/
US
/ˌpɑː.liˈpɛp.taɪd/
polypeptidenoun
polypeptides
pl
UK
/ˌpɒl.iˈpep.taɪd/
US
/ˌpɑː.liˈpɛp.taɪd/
Traductions
polypeptideBiochimie.
The scientist studied the polypeptide to understand its role in cellular processes.
Le scientifique a étudié le polypeptide pour comprendre son rôle dans les processus cellulaires.
Définitions
A polymer consisting of a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, forming part of or the whole of a protein molecule.
The scientist studied the polypeptide to understand its role in cellular processes.
Synonymes
amino acid chain
polypeptideadjective
more polypeptide
Comp.
most polypeptide
Super.
UK
/ˌpɒl.iˈpep.taɪd/
US
/ˌpɑː.liˈpep.taɪd/
Used attributively in phrases like "polypeptide chain"; functions adjectivally.
Traductions
polypeptidiqueBiochimie.
Insulin is a polypeptide hormone crucial for glucose regulation.
L’insuline est une hormone polypeptidique cruciale pour la régulation du glucose.
Définitions
Relating to or consisting of polypeptides.
Insulin is a polypeptide hormone crucial for glucose regulation.