aminogen

/ˌæmɪnoʊˈdʒɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A molecule composed of an amino acid and a carbohydrate, especially one that can be metabolized by the body to produce energy.

“The aminogen was broken down into amino acids and glucose during the digestion process.”

Synonyms

  • compound
  • molecule

Antonyms

  • antibody
  • enzyme