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arginine

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/ˈɑːrdʒɪniːn/ · ar-gi-nine

An amino acid that is important for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes.

Meanings

nountechnical

An amino acid that is important for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes.

ایسی ایمینو ایسڈ جو پروٹین کی ترکیب اور مختلف میٹابولک عملوں کے لئے اہم ہے۔

آرگنائن

arginine

Synonyms

amino acidnutrientbioactive compoundایمیونو ایسڈغذائی عنصرحیاتیاتی مرکب

Common Collocations

  • arginine supplementation
  • arginine metabolism

Example Sentences

Arginine plays a critical role in the urea cycle.

آرگنائن یوریا سائیکل میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔

Arginine urea cycle mein aik ahem kirdar ada karta hai.

Many athletes use arginine supplements to enhance performance.

بہت سے کھلاڑی کارکردگی بڑھانے کے لئے آرگنائن سپلیمنٹس کا استعمال کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se khiladi karkardagi barhane ke liye arginine supplements ka istemal karte hain.

Arginine is essential for healing and immune function.

آرگنائن زخم بھرنے اور مدافعتی فعل کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Arginine zakhm bharnay aur mudafati faal ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

citrulline:Citrulline is another amino acid that is a precursor to arginine, but it has different metabolic roles.

Word Family

arginase
nounآرگنائیز
arginine-rich
adjectiveآرگنائن سے بھرپور

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arg' as in 'archery' since arginine can help improve muscle performance.

Imagine an archer pulling back a bowstring, symbolizing the strength arginine adds to muscles.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "arginos" — derived from urea

First known use: 19th century

Arginine was first identified in 1886 as a component of proteins and later classified as an amino acid.