polypeptide
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British pronunciation
/pˌɒlɪpˈɛpta‍ɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "polypeptide"

Polypeptide
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a linear chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming a primary structure of a protein

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Insulin is a polypeptide hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
Hemoglobin, responsible for oxygen transport in blood, is a polypeptide with four subunits.
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