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Meaning of formyl methionine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The formylated form of the amino acid methionine; it initiates peptide synthesis in bacteria

uncountable

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

formylase formylation formylglutathione formylglycinamidine formylium formylkynurenine