polypeptide
/ˌpɑliˈpɛptaɪd/
noun
- A chain of amino acids linked together, smaller than a protein but larger than a peptide.
- A polypeptide is formed when many amino acids join together in a chain.
- The scientist studied how the polypeptide folds into a specific shape.
- Insulin is a well-known polypeptide hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.