| a complex protein, as a lipoprotein or metalloprotein, combining amino acids with other substances (contrasted with simple protein ). |

conjugated protein n.
A compound, such as hemoglobin, made up of a protein molecule and a nonprotein prosthetic group.
conjugated protein con·ju·gat·ed protein n.
A compound, such as hemoglobin, made up of a protein molecule and a nonprotein prosthetic group; compound protein.
| conjugated protein (kŏn'jə-gā'tĭd) Pronunciation Key
A compound, such as hemoglobin, made up of a protein molecule and a nonprotein prosthetic group. |