simple protein
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sim·ple pro·tein
protein that yields only α-amino acids or their derivatives by hydrolysis; for example, albumins, globulins, glutelins, prolamines, albuminoids, histones, protamines. Compare: conjugated protein.
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simple protein
n.
A protein, such as a globulin or histone, that yields only amino acids upon hydrolysis.
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sim·ple pro·tein
(simp'ĕl prō'tēn)Protein that yields only α-amino acids or their derivatives by hydrolysis, e.g., albumins, globulins, glutelins, prolamines, albuminoids, histones, protamines.
Compare: conjugated protein
Compare: conjugated protein
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