amino acid
(a-mi-no-ac-id)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a building block of proteins made of carbon nitrogen and oxygen.
Example Sentence
Key elements of an amino acid are carbon and hydrogen and oxygen and nitrogen.
More Example Sentences
We need amino acids for healthy bodies.
Synonyms
protein building block; organic compound; peptide
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