Associations to the word «Glycine»

Wiktionary

GLYCINE, noun. (amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C2H5NO2 found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.
GLYCINE, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae   — various beans, including the soybean.
GLYCINE MAX, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Fabaceae   — the cultivated soybean.

Dictionary definition

GLYCINE, noun. The simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane.
GLYCINE, noun. Genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean.

Wise words

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