Akademik

amino acid

n. Biochem. any of a group of organic compounds containing both the carboxyl (COOH) and amino (NH2) group, occurring naturally in plant and animal tissues and forming the basic constituents of proteins.
Etymology: AMINE + ACID

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amino acid [amino acid amino acids] [əˌmiːnəʊ ˈæsɪd] [əˌmiːnoʊ ˈæsɪd] noun (chemistry)

any of the substances that combine to form the basic structure of ↑proteins

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Eggs contain all eight essential amino acids which we depend on for good health.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.