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Schematic diagram showing the structures that make up a protein.

(genetic biology)

Grammar: noun
plural: proteins
Definition: any of numerous organic compounds that are complex polymers of amino acids
Example:
1. DNA is a code for the production of proteins, and proteins are machines that can construct cells.

2. Like most other biological molecules, mRNA is synthesized by a protein, RNA polymerase.
Related Compound: lipoprotein