Peptidoglycan Definition

pĕptĭ-dō-glīkən, -kăn
noun
A polymer found in the cell walls of prokaryotes that consists of polysaccharide and peptide chains in a strong molecular network.
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Other Word Forms of Peptidoglycan

Noun

Singular:
peptidoglycan
Plural:
peptidoglycans

Origin of Peptidoglycan

  • peptide glycan a polysaccharide

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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