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Term: peptid

Description:

A peptid is a short chain of amino acids, usually consisting of less than 50 amino acids.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A peptid refers to a molecule composed of a sequence of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

Example Sentence: The peptid was found to have significant antimicrobial activity.

Sense 2:

Adjective: When used as an adjective, peptid describes something related to or derived from peptides.

Example Sentence: The researchers analyzed the peptid sequences for any structural similarities.

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