amino acid
noun
: an amphoteric organic acid containing the amino group NH2
especially
: any of the various amino acids having the amino group in the alpha position that are the chief components of proteins and are synthesized by living cells or are obtained as essential components of the diet
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That’s not easy to replicate with some plant proteins, which tend to have more sulfur-containing amino acids than egg proteins do.
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Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The aroma of cooked meats typically comes from chemical reactions between sugars and amino acids.
—Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
These drinks not only taste great but are packed with vitamins and amino acids, using natural caffeine to provide a smooth, jitter-free energy boost.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Pure maple syrup offers potassium, calcium and some amino acids.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The aroma of cooked meats typically comes from chemical reactions between sugars and amino acids.
—Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
These drinks not only taste great but are packed with vitamins and amino acids, using natural caffeine to provide a smooth, jitter-free energy boost.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Pure maple syrup offers potassium, calcium and some amino acids.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Amino acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amino%20acid. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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