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Tryptophan - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Tryptophan : (noun)
1: an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for
growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin [syn:
tryptophane]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Tryptophan : Tryptophan: An protein . A dietary essential amino acid, tryptophan is necessary for optimal growth of children. Bacteria in the intestine break tryptophan down to compounds that largely
are responsible for the unpleasant odor of feces. Symbol: Trp.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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