polypeptide

[ˌpɒliˈpɛptʌɪd]

polypeptide Definition

a linear organic polymer consisting of a large number of amino-acid residues bonded together in a chain, forming part of (or the whole of) a protein molecule..

Using polypeptide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polypeptide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Polypeptides are chains of amino acids.

  • Example

    The polypeptide chain is the backbone of a protein molecule.

  • Example

    Insulin is a polypeptide hormone.

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Summary: polypeptide in Brief

A 'polypeptide' [ˌpɒliˈpɛptʌɪd] is a linear organic polymer made up of amino acid residues that form part or all of a protein molecule. It is the backbone of a protein molecule and is used to create insulin and other hormones.