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Glycine Definition & Meaning

glycine
noun
  1. the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane
  2. genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean

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  • "leucine glycine"
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Frequently asked questions

What does glycine mean?
the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean
What part of speech is glycine?
Glycine is a noun.
How many definitions does glycine have?
Glycine has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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