Pronunciations
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/ˈpɹəʊliːn/
Noun
A nonessential amino acid C₅H₉NO₂ found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.
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- Synonyms
Noun
an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen)
- Broader terms