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• plural of amino acid.

amino acids

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1. Basic organic molecules (see also organic molecule) that combine to form proteins. Amino acids are made up of hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. Some examples of amino acids are lysine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan.

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Amino acids are the basic molecular building blocks of proteins.

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The dean of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology was very familiar with this particular short chain of amino acids.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

MOTS-C: People use this peptide, which is composed of 16 amino acids, to lose weight and better manage weight-related concerns like insulin resistance, osteoporosis and metabolism.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

"Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids that the body needs," she said, noting that pulses - while also nutritious - contain more fibre and a higher share of non-essential amino acids.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Chemical reactions like those in our laboratory vessels may be responsible for the organic matter in interstellar space and the amino acids found in meteorites.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan