Definition of LEUCINE (Meaning of LEUCINE), a 7 Letter Word

Pronunciation:		'looseen


WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins

LEUCINE is a 7 letter word that starts with L.
	See Also:	essential amino acid

Biology Dictionary

	Definition:	One of the twenty naturally occurring amino acids. Has the following chemical characteristics: pKa1 pKa2 pI Water Solubility (30deg C) 2.36 9.60 5.98 2.4