Amino Acid

Pronunciation: /ˈæmənoʊ ˈæsɪd/

Definitions of amino acid

noun an essential component of the human diet

Example Sentences

A1 Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

A2 Your body needs amino acids to function properly.

B1 Consuming foods rich in amino acids can help with muscle recovery.

B2 Athletes often take amino acid supplements to improve performance.

C1 Researchers are studying the role of specific amino acids in various diseases.

C2 The complex interactions of amino acids in the body are still not fully understood.

Examples of amino acid in a Sentence

formal Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins in living organisms.

informal You need to make sure you're getting enough amino acids in your diet for muscle growth.

slang I heard that supplement has all the essential amino acids you need for working out.

figurative In a way, amino acids are like the alphabet letters that make up the words of proteins.

Grammatical Forms of amino acid

• plural: amino acids
• present tense: amino acid
• future tense: will be amino acid
• continuous tense: is being amino acid
• singular: amino acid
• positive degree: amino acid
• infinitive: to be amino acid
• gerund: amino acid
• participle: amino acid

Origin and Evolution of amino acid

First Known Use: 1806 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'amino acid' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'amine' meaning ammonia and the word 'acid'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of organic chemistry to describe compounds containing both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group. Over time, the term has become widely used in the fields of biochemistry and nutrition to refer to the building blocks of proteins.