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Meaning
Noun
●
In Biochemistry:
Any of
numerous
large,
complex
naturally-produced
molecules
composed
of one or more long
chains
of
amino acid
s, in which the
amino acid
groups
are
held together
by
peptide
bonds.
●
In Nutrition:
One of three major
classes
of food or
source
of food energy (4 kcal/gram)
abundant
in animal-derived
foods
(i.e.
meat
) and some
vegetables
, such as legumes.
●
In Nutrition:
A food
rich
in
protein
, often a
meat
or
meat
substitute.
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