ubiquitin
ubiquitin · ubiquitins
Any of a class of small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all…Any of a class of small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all eukaryotes, that play a part in modifying and degrading proteins.
/juːˈbɪkwɪtɪn/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all eukaryotes, that play a part in modifying and degrading proteins.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From ubiquitous + -in.From ubiquitous + -in.
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Forms
plural: ubiquitins| Singular | ubiquitin |
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Word family
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