Definition

Relating to a type of molecule made up of a chain of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Example

The polypeptidic structure of the enzyme is crucial for its function.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about polypeptidic chains in biology?

Yeah, I think they play a big role in protein structure, right?

Exactly! They are essential for understanding how proteins function.

It's fascinating how something so small can have such a huge impact!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polypeptidic → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "peptidic" (from Greek "peptidos", meaning digestible or related to peptides). The word "polypeptidic" refers to something that is related to or composed of many peptides.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') and 'related to peptides' ('peptidic') to remember that polypeptidic refers to something made up of many peptides.

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