amino acid — any of a group of organic compounds that contain amino and carboxyl functional groups and serve as the building blocks of proteins
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any of a group of organic compounds that contain amino and carboxyl functional groups and serve as the building blocks of proteins
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmiːnoʊ ˈæsɪd/
Korean meaning: 아미노기와 카르복실기를 포함하는 유기화합물로, 단백질의 구성 요소
Korean pronunciation: 어**미**노 **애**시드
Example Sentences
- Bodybuilders love amino acids more than they love looking in mirrors.
- The human body can produce 11 of the 20 amino acids needed for protein synthesis.
- Scientists discovered that this rare amino acid makes vegetables taste like chocolate.
amino acid
NOUN//əˈmiːnoʊ ˈæsɪd//
any of a group of organic compounds that contain amino and carboxyl functional groups and serve as the building blocks of proteins
Amino acids link together like beads to build proteins inside every living cell.
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Origin
1898년에 만들어진 용어로, 'amino'는 암모니아에서 유래된 질소 화합물을 뜻하고, 'acid'는 산을 의미합니다. 단백질을 구성하는 기본 단위라는 개념으로 화학자들이 명명했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Bodybuilders love amino acids more than they love looking in mirrors.”
“The human body can produce 11 of the 20 amino acids needed for protein synthesis.”
“Scientists discovered that this rare amino acid makes vegetables taste like chocolate.”
“Amino acid deficiency can lead to various health problems including muscle weakness.”
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