dipeptide

/daɪˈpiːptɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A molecule composed of two amino acids linked by a peptide bond.

“The scientists studied the dipeptide’s structure and its role in protein synthesis.”

2. chemistry

A compound consisting of two amino acids linked together by a peptide bond.

“The dipeptide was formed through a condensation reaction between two amino acids.”

Synonyms

  • oligopeptide
  • peptide

Antonyms

  • polypeptide