Any of a class of high-molecular weight polymer compounds composed of a variety of alfa-amino acids joined by peptide linkages.
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of long strings of amino acids
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk a
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
