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Polypeptide

Description:

A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. It is a crucial molecule in the field of biochemistry and is the building block of proteins.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In biochemistry, a polypeptide refers to a chain of amino acids that are joined together by peptide bonds.

Example sentence: The polypeptide chain determines the structure and function of the protein.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Polypeptides are often studied for their role in the body's immune system.

Example sentence: Scientists are researching the role of polypeptides in developing new vaccines.

Usage 2:

Polypeptides can be synthetically produced for various medical and industrial applications.

Example sentence: The pharmaceutical company is manufacturing polypeptides as potential drug candidates.

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