Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Peptonoid

👉 A peptonoid is a type of protein that consists of three identical amino acids, which are the first two amino acids in the sequence. This means that each amino acid is part of the same polypeptide chain and has the same number of carboxyl groups. The term "peptonoid" comes from the fact that it resembles a peptone powder, which is a common ingredient used as a protein source in biological processes.

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