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conjugated protein

noun

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


conjugated protein

noun

  1. a biochemical compound consisting of a sequence of amino acids making up a simple protein to which another nonprotein group (a prosthetic group), such as a carbohydrate or lipid group, is attached
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conjugated protein

/ kŏnjə-gā′tĭd /

  1. A compound, such as hemoglobin, made up of a protein molecule and a nonprotein prosthetic group.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conjugated protein1

First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences

The conjugated proteins are still more complex than the simple proteins whose formulas are here presented.

Further, conjugated proteins of greater complexity and more varied structure are found in animal tissues, especially in the brain, nerve-cells, etc., than in plants.

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