ubiquitin

Noun CEFR B2

juːˈbɪkwɪtɪn

Definitions

Any of a class of small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all eukaryotes, that play a part in modifying and degrading proteins.

Equivalents

Españolubiquitina

Françaisubiquitine

Italianoubiquitina

4 more languages

Suomiubikitiini

日本語ユビキチン

Қазақ тіліубиквитин

한국어유비퀴틴

CEFR level

B2

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

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See also

ubiquitin ligase ubiquitinase ubiquitination ubiquitinome ubiquitinoylation ubiquitinyl

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