CEFR C1

monopeptide

noun

Meaning

A molecule consisting of a single amino acid, often linked to a larger structure or used as a building block.

Examples

  • The research focused on identifying potential monopeptide markers for early disease detection.
  • While technically not a peptide, a single amino acid can function as a monopeptide in certain biochemical assays.

Synonyms: single amino acid, amino acid residue, peptide fragment