dipeptide
Pronunciation: [daɪˈpɛptaɪd]
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Context: "biochemistry"
(noun) a dipeptide is a special type of molecule made up of two smaller parts called amino acids. Amino acids are like building blocks for proteins, and when they join together in groups, they create different kinds of proteins that our body needs.
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Glycine and alanine form a dipeptide that can help our body make important proteins.
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A dipeptide cannot be formed if there aren’t enough amino acids available.
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Can you name a dipeptide made of two specific amino acids?
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