glycine
/'glaisi:n/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of plants: "Glycine" refers to a genus of Asiatic herbs, which includes the soybean plant (Glycine max).
- An amino acid: "Glycine" is the simplest amino acid found in proteins and is a fundamental building block in biological systems.
Usage Examples
Noun (Plant Genus):
- The genus Glycine is important for agriculture.
- Soybeans belong to the genus Glycine.
Noun (Amino Acid):
- Glycine is a common component of collagen.
- This protein sequence contains several glycine residues.
Advanced Usage
In Biochemistry: Glycine often acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
- The receptor is activated by glycine.
In Industry: Glycine is used in the synthesis of various chemicals and as a buffering agent.
- Glycine is added to the antacid formulation.
Variants and Related Words
- Glycinergic (adj): Relating to or denoting nerve cells that use glycine as a neurotransmitter.
- Glycinergic inhibition is crucial for motor control.
Synonyms
- Aminoacetic acid: The chemical name for glycine.
- G (abbreviation): The single-letter abbreviation for glycine in protein sequences.
Related Phrases
Glycine receptor: A receptor in the nervous system that binds glycine.
- The mutation affects the glycine receptor.
Glycine cleavage system: A set of enzymes that break down glycine in the body.
- A defect in the glycine cleavage system can cause disease.
Noun
- genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean
- the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane