protein




protein - noun

  • any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes


    • View spelling list ie and ei words: rulebreakers and learn about the word protein in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?.

    Scrabble score for protein

    p is 3 r is 1 o is 1 t is 1 e is 1 i is 1 n is 1
    Scrabble score = 9

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