Basic Amino Acid Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LYSINE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LYSINE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	59%	13		Process of converting an amino acid into a different amino acid by removing an amino group
3	46%	12		Enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid

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We think the answer is "LYSINE" which means:

noun

• An essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein

An example sentence would be:

• "You can find lysine in various food sources, such as meat, poultry, and fish."
• "Supplementing with lysine may help reduce the severity and duration of cold sores."

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New York Times04 Jul 1999	Down 9
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