noun Download 🔗Share Any of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond. Examples : "The body uses a specific peptide to signal hunger, prompting us to eat. " compound substance chemistry biochemistry biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The peptide bond itself. Examples : "The peptide bond is crucial in forming proteins, which are essential for our bodies' functions. " biochemistry chemistry biology compound substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading