Polypeptide

usgb/ˌpɑ.lɪˈpep.taɪd/
noun

A polypeptide is a molecule made of a chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which can combine to form proteins.

Insulin is a type of polypeptide that regulates blood sugar levels.
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biological polymer, amino acid chain, protein synthesis

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Biological Importance

Polypeptides play crucial roles in biological processes.

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Polypeptides are essential for life forms.
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Protein Formation

Polypeptides are long chains that form proteins.

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Every protein starts as a polypeptide.
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Research Applications

In laboratories, polypeptides are used in various experiments.

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Researchers often synthesize specific polypeptides.
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