PEPTIDOGLYCAN
(noun)Definitions
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Peptidoglycan.
Peptidoglycan - as a noun
A polymer of glycan and peptides found in bacterial cell walls
Example Sentences
"The structure of peptidoglycan provides support and rigidity to bacterial cells."
"During bacterial infection, the immune system recognizes peptidoglycan as a foreign substance."
"The synthesis of peptidoglycan is targeted by certain antibiotics."
"The discovery of peptidoglycan helped elucidate the structure of bacterial cell walls."
"Certain enzymes are responsible for the breakdown of peptidoglycan."
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Is PEPTIDOGLYCAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, peptidoglycan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PEPTIDOGLYCAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is PEPTIDOGLYCAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, peptidoglycan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPEPTIDOGLYCAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.
Is PEPTIDOGLYCAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, peptidoglycan is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPEPTIDOGLYCAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.
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