Meaning Of The Word Tryptophan
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Tryptophan Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Tryptophan?
tryptophan in American English
a white, aromatic, crystalline, essential amino acid, C6H4NHCHCCH2CH(NH2)COOH, produced synthetically and in digestion by the action of trypsin on proteins noun: an essential amino acid, (C8H6N)CH2CH(NH2)COOH, colorless, crystalline, and aromatic, released from proteins by tryptic digestion and a precursor of serotonin tryptophan in British English noun: an essential amino acid; a component of proteins necessary for growth |
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