Polyketide
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyketide is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) Any of many biochemical intermediates, having such a structure, that have a role in biosynthesis and metabolism.
Word Forms
- polyketides
Synonyms for polyketide
Depending on context, synonyms include acetogenin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyketone, diketide, pentaketide, heptaketide, octaketide, polymeride.
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