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How to pronounce “tryptophan”
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Pronunciation guide for tryptophan
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of tryptophan with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Molly Crockett: Beware neuro-bunk 11 minutes, 19 seconds
This is the amino acid tryptophan.
- Definition summary
- (biochemistry) An essential amino acid with an indole side chain; present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, banana and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
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How to pronounce tryptophan
Molly Crockett: Beware neuro-bunk 11 minutes, 19 seconds
This is the amino acid tryptophan.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “tryptophan”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (biochemistry) An essential amino acid with an indole side chain; present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, banana and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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