amino acid
noun
: an amphoteric organic acid containing the amino group NH2
especially
: any of the various amino acids having the amino group in the alpha position that are the chief components of proteins and are synthesized by living cells or are obtained as essential components of the diet
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Researchers were also interested in exploring the protein denaturation — the changing of physical and chemical properties — to assess the levels of polyphenols and amino acids within the yolk, as these contain vital nutrients.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Consuming certain vitamins and amino acids may help the body produce NAD+.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025
That includes formaldehyde and extremely high levels of ammonia, which react with each other to form amino acids under the right conditions.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
The formula has evolved over the years to now include skin-boosting vitamins and amino acids.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Consuming certain vitamins and amino acids may help the body produce NAD+.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025
That includes formaldehyde and extremely high levels of ammonia, which react with each other to form amino acids under the right conditions.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
The formula has evolved over the years to now include skin-boosting vitamins and amino acids.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amino acid
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“Amino acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amino%20acid. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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