polypeptide
a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds and having a molecular weight of up to about 10,000.
Origin of polypeptide
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British Dictionary definitions for polypeptide
/ (ˌpɒlɪˈpɛptaɪd) /
any of a group of natural or synthetic polymers made up of amino acids chemically linked together; this class includes the proteins: See also peptide
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Scientific definitions for polypeptide
[ pŏl′ē-pĕp′tīd′ ]
A peptide, such as a small protein, containing many molecules of amino acids, typically between 10 and 100.
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