proteolysis

1. The hydrolytic breakdown of proteins into simpler, soluble substances such as peptides and amino acids, as occurs during digestion.

2. The hydrolysis of or peptides with formation of simpler and soluble products.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
proteolysis	16	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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9 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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10 Letters	Scrabble® Points
pistoleros	12

11 Letters	Scrabble® Points
proteolysis	16