Tryptophan

What do we mean by tryptophan?

An essential amino acid, C11H12N2O2, formed from proteins during digestion by the action of proteolytic enzymes. It is necessary for normal growth and development and is the precursor of several substances, including serotonin and niacin. noun

Same as proteinochromogen. noun

An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it. noun

An amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin noun

An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.

Words that are spelled similarly to tryptophan:
tryptophan, triptophan, tryptaphan, tryptophane, tryptofan, l-tryptophan, l tryptophan.

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Adjectives that are often used to describe tryptophan:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective tryptophan:
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Consonant match to tryptophan:
tryptophane.

Words that sound like tryptophan:
tryptophan, tryptophane, triptan, tipton, tryptamine, tritium, trypsin, trepan, treffen, treten.