💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Phenylalanine"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| hydroxylasenoun | (biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of compounds by the introduction of hydroxyl groups. |
| lyasenoun | (biochemistry) Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond |
| formylnoun | (organic chemistry) The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes |
| mustardnoun | Powder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice. |
| dlnoun | (computing) Download; Alternative form of DL. |
| phenylalaninnoun | Dated form of phenylalanine. [(biochemistry) An essential amino acid C₉H₁₁NO₂ found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth; the inability to metabolize it leads to phenylketonuria; it is a constituent of aspartame.] |
| naphthylalaninenoun | (biochemistry) A naphthyl derivative of alanine |
| phenylpyruvatenoun | (biochemistry) An intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenylalanine, formed by the decarboxylation of prephenate with loss of hydroxyl. |
| hydroxyphenylalaninenoun | Synonym of tyrosine. |
| homophenylalaninenoun | (organic chemistry) A homologue of phenylalanine, 2-amino-4-phenylbutyric acid |
| phenylalanylnoun | (organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from phenylalanine |
| diphenylalaninenoun | (organic chemistry) A synthetic amino acid, 2-amino-3,3-diphenyl-propionic acid |
| phenylalanylleucinenoun | (biochemistry) A dipeptide composed of phenylalanine and leucine |
| chlorophenylalaninenoun | (organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of phenylalanine |
| aminohydroxyphenylalaninenoun | An amino derivative of hydroxyphenylalanine. |
| n-methylphenylalaninenoun | (organic chemistry) A chemical compound derived from phenylalanine by adding a methyl group to its nitrogen atom. |
| prephenic acidnoun | (organic chemistry) An intermediate in the biosynthesis of the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine |
| azidophenylalaninenoun | (organic chemistry) Any azido derivative of phenylalanine but especially 4-azidophenylalanine |
| phenylpropanoid | (organic chemistry) Any of a class of plant-derived organic compounds that are biosynthesized from the amino acid phenylalanine |
| phenylaminenoun | (organic chemistry) Alternative name for aniline (C₆H₅NH₂). [(organic chemistry) The simplest aromatic amine, C₆H₅NH₂, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colourless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.] |
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