conjugated protein

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a complex protein, as a lipoprotein or metalloprotein, combining amino acids with other substances ( simple protein ).

conjugated protein

noun

1. a biochemical compound consisting of a sequence of amino acids making up a simple protein to which another nonprotein group (a prosthetic group), such as a carbohydrate or lipid group, is attached

conjugated protein

/ kŏn′jə-gā′tĭd /

1. A compound, such as hemoglobin, made up of a protein molecule and a nonprotein prosthetic group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of conjugated protein¹

First recorded in 1920–25