Tryptophan Definition & Meaning
tryptophan
- noun
- an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
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- What does tryptophan mean?
- an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
- What part of speech is tryptophan?
- Tryptophan is a noun.