Glycine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glycine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C₂H₅NO₂ found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C₂H₅NO₂ found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.
Word Forms
- glycines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cysteinyl, betaine, glycyl, alanyl, max, glycin.
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