noun
- plural of methionine, an essential amino acid containing sulfur that is required for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes
Usage: biochemistry; nutrition
Examples
- The researcher studied how different methionines affect protein folding.
- Plant proteins often contain lower levels of methionines compared to animal proteins.
- The lab analyzed various methionines in the tissue samples.
- Dietary methionines play important roles in cellular metabolism.
- The supplement contained several essential amino acids including methionines.
- Scientists compared the methionines found in different food sources.