polyketide

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Synonyms: polypeptide, polymeride

Antonyms: polypeptide, polymeride

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} Any [[polymer]] whose [[monomer]] is a [[ketide]].
2. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} Any of many [[biochemical]] [[intermediate]]s, having such a structure, that have a role in [[biosynthesis]] and [[metabolism]].

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