Glycines

/ˈɡlaɪsɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of glycine; multiple glycine molecules or various forms of the amino acid.

Etymology

Plural of glycine (Greek glykys 'sweet' + -ine). Used in biochemistry when discussing multiple glycine residues in proteins.

Kelly Says

Collagen is roughly one-third glycine—that's why collagen is so flexible and strong; the small size of glycine lets the protein pack tightly together like a rope twisted from incredibly fine threads.

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