noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   an amino acid sequence, (normally at one or more ends), that have a function in building or conforming a protein and are proteolytically removed at maturity

Etymology

From telo- + peptide.

Related phrases

amino acid

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