Definition

A type of sweet protein that comes from a specific plant known as Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii.

Example

Monellin is used as a natural sweetener in some food products.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of monellin?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a sweet protein that's found in some plants, like Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how it compares to regular sugar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monellin is a protein that was first isolated from the fruit of the West African plant *Dacryodes edulis*. The name 'monellin' is derived from the name of the scientist who discovered it, Dr. E. J. Monell, combined with the suffix '-in', which is commonly used in biochemistry to denote proteins. Therefore, it refers to a protein named after its discoverer.

Memory Tip

Think of Dr. Monell, who discovered this unique protein, and remember that 'monellin' is named after him, with '-in' indicating that it is a protein.

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