Definition

A small chain of amino acids that are linked together, which can be formed from proteins during digestion or other processes.

Example

The scientist studied the effects of different peptids on muscle growth.

Conversation

I read something interesting about peptids in my biology class today.

Oh really? What did you learn about them?

They are basically building blocks for proteins, which I found fascinating.

That makes sense! It's amazing how our bodies use peptids for so many functions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Peptid comes from the Greek word "peptos" (meaning digested) and the suffix "-ide" (used to form names of chemical substances). The term "peptid" refers to a compound that is a product of digestion, specifically a short chain of amino acids.

Memory Tip

Think of 'digested' ('peptos') to remember that 'peptid' refers to a substance formed from the digestion of proteins.

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