LYSINE

lysine

(noun) an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lysine (countable and uncountable, plural lysines)

(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H14N2O2.

Synonym: Lys

Anagrams

• Insley, Linsey, Nisley, linsey, silyne

Source: Wiktionary



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