Meaning Of The Word Ubiquitin

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What's The Definition Of Ubiquitin?

ubiquitin in American English
noun: a small protein, present in all eukaryotic cells, that participates in the destruction of defective proteins and in the synthesis of new proteins

ubiquitin in British English
noun: a small polypeptide, found in most eukaryotic cells, that combines with other proteins to make them susceptible to degradation

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