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Amino acid
Pronunciation
Definition 1
One of several molecules that join together to form proteins. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Any organic compounds containing amino (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) groups. In biochemistry, used to refer to the twenty-plus L-alpha-amino acids found in proteins. (NCI Thesaurus)
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