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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide.
2. 2
   Any of many biochemical intermediates, having such a structure, that have a role in biosynthesis and metabolism.

Synonyms

All synonyms

acetogeninacetogenin

Etymology

From poly- + ketide.

Related phrases

polyketide synthase

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