protéine simple

Definitions of protéine simple
  1. noun
    a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
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    types:
    globuline
    a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed
    albumine
    a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
    gélatine
    a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
    type of:
    protéine
    any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
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