amino

a type of organic compound that is a basic component of proteins and other important biological molecules

aminoácido, compuesto amino

Collocations amino acid sequence · amino group

• The protein is made up of a chain of amino acids.

  La proteína está compuesta por una cadena de aminoácidos.

a type of diet that focuses on the intake of foods rich in amino acids, often for health or fitness purposes

dieta a base de proteínas, dieta rica en aminoácidos

Collocations amino diet plan · amino-rich foods

• He is on an amino diet to build muscle mass.

  Él está en una dieta rica en aminoácidos para aumentar la masa muscular.