Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Amino Acid.
Amino Acid - as a noun
Organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
Example: "Proteins are composed of various proportions of about 20 common amino acids"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aminoalkanoic acidHypernyms (Closely Related)
organic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
alanine7asparagine13aspartic acidcanavanine
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citrulline12cysteine13cystine12dihydroxyphenylalaninedopa7essential amino acidgabagamma aminobutyric acidglutamic acidglutaminic acidglutamine12glycine13hydroxyproline33iodoamino acidornithine12proline9creatin9creatine10sarcosineserine6thyroninetyramine13tyrosine11hydroxy-amino acid
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Example Sentences
"Our bodies require essential amino acids for optimal health."
"The sequence of amino acids determines the structure and function of a protein."
"Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others must be obtained from food."
"The primary function of amino acids is to contribute to the synthesis of proteins."
"The human body needs around 20 different amino acids to function properly."
