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prolines

prolines is the plural of proline.

Meaning of proline

Noun

proline (countable and uncountable, plural prolines)

  1. A nonessential amino acid C₅H₉NO₂ found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.
    Synonyms:
    Pro

Questions about prolines

What is prolines the plural of?
Prolines is the plural of proline.

Words near prolines in the dictionary

  1. prolinases
  2. prolinate
  3. prolinates
  4. proline
  5. prolineamide
  6. prolines
  7. proling
  8. prolinol
  9. prolintane
  10. prolipogenic
  11. prolipoprotein

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