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protein-like

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/ˈproʊtiːn laɪk/ · pro-tein-like

having characteristics or properties similar to those of proteins.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

having characteristics or properties similar to those of proteins.

ایسے خصائص یا خصوصیات رکھنا جو پروٹین سے ملتے جلتے ہیں۔

پروٹین جیسے

protein jaise

Synonyms

proteinaceousprotein-like structuresimilar to proteinپروٹین کی مانندپروٹین کی طرحپروٹین کی طرح کی ساخت

Antonyms

non-proteininorganicsyntheticغیر پروٹینغیر نامیاتیمصنوعی

Common Collocations

  • protein-like substance
  • protein-like compounds
  • protein-like features

Example Sentences

Certain enzymes have protein-like properties that are essential for metabolic functions.

کچھ انزائمز میں پروٹین جیسے خواص ہوتے ہیں جو میٹابولک افعال کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Kuch enzymes mein protein jaise khwaas hote hain jo metabolic afaal ke liye zaroori hain.

Research is being conducted to develop protein-like materials for medical applications.

میڈیکل ایپلیکیشنز کے لیے پروٹین جیسے مواد کی تیاری پر تحقیق کی جارہی ہے۔

Medical applications ke liye protein jaise mawaad ki tayyari par tahqiqat ki ja rahi hai.

Protein-like compounds can mimic the functions of natural proteins in the body.

پروٹین جیسے مرکبات جسم میں قدرتی پروٹین کے افعال کی نقل کر سکتے ہیں۔

Protein jaise murakbat jism mein qudrati protein ke afaal ki naql kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

protein-rich:Protein-rich refers to substances having a high content of protein, while protein-like indicates similarity to proteins.

Word Family

protein
nounپروٹین
proteinaceous
adjectiveپروٹین نما

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of protein-like as something that acts like protein in the body.

Imagine a muscle, which is rich in protein-like structures.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "protein" — a macromolecule composed of amino acids, essential for biological functions

First known use: 20th century

The term 'protein' was coined in the 19th century from the Greek word 'proteios', meaning 'of primary importance'. The suffix '-like' denotes similarity or resemblance.