English Explanatory Dictionary

phenylpyruvate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenylalanine, formed by the decarboxylation of prephenate with loss of hydroxyl.

Word forms

phenylpyruvate phenylpyruvates

Etymology

From phenyl + pyruvate.

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