Definition

A type of compound that is created when proteins are broken down during digestion, and is soluble in water.

Example

Proteoses are important in the digestion process as they help break down proteins into smaller units.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of proteose before?

I think I've come across the term in my biology class.

It's interesting how proteose relates to protein digestion.

Yeah, it really shows how complex our bodies are!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Proteose → It is formed from "proteo-" (from Greek "proteios", meaning primary or first) and "-ose" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote sugars or carbohydrates). The word "proteose" refers to a class of proteins that are intermediate in the process of protein digestion, thus relating to the primary or first stage of protein breakdown.

Memory Tip

Think of 'primary' ('proteo-') when remembering that 'proteose' refers to the first stage of protein digestion.

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