Tryptophan

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
TRP
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɪptəfæn/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Chemistry

Examples in Context

  1. The condition of germination and the change of tryptophan content in pumpkin seeds during germination were studied.
  2. Scientists say that tryptophan, an amino acid found in some foods, can change our behaviour.
  3. Yeast can absorb tryptophan from its environment but, unlike humans, it can usually also make its own.
  4. According to the AAS, the first limiting amino acid was valine and the second one was tryptophan.
  5. Competitive adsorption isotherm data for the two enantiomers of tryptophan were measured by frontal analysis and inverse method.

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