glycine

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glycine (plural glycines)

1. (biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C₂H₅NO₂ found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.

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• E640 when used as a flavour enhancer
• Gly as a monomer in proteins

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