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Protein

A body now known as alkali albumin, but originally considered to be the basis of all albuminous substances, whence its name.

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Aleurone 76% connected

An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; -- supposed to be a modification of protopla…

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Amyloid 76% connected

Alt. of Amyloidal

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antibody 76% connected

A protein produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens.

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Enzyme 76% connected

An unorganized or unformed ferment, in distinction from an organized or living ferment; a soluble, or chemical, ferment. Ptyalin, pepsin, diastase, a…

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Fibrin 76% connected

A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood either by decomposition of fibrinogen, or from the union of fibrinogen…

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Gluten 76% connected

The viscid, tenacious substance which gives adhesiveness to dough.

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macromolecule 76% connected

A large molecule, such as a protein or nucleic acid

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Proteinaceous 74% connected

Of or related to protein; albuminous; proteid.

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Proteinaceous 74% connected

Of or related to protein; albuminous; proteid.

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amino acid 70% connected

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins

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Egg 70% connected

The oval or roundish body laid by domestic poultry and other birds, tortoises, etc. It consists of a yolk, usually surrounded by the "white" or album…

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Legume 70% connected

A pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea.

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Meat 70% connected

Food, in general; anything eaten for nourishment, either by man or beast. Hence, the edible part of anything; as, the meat of a lobster, a nut, or an…

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Milk 70% connected

A white fluid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals for the nourishment of their young, consisting of minute globules of fat suspended in…

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