methionine

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Noun — A sulphur-containing amino acid that occurs widely in living organisms and is an essential nutrient for humans.

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It is a technical term from biochemistry, chiefly used in scientific and nutritional contexts.

Etymology

Methionine was built from the word methyl, combined with thio-, a form indicating sulphur, an inserted -n-, and the chemical suffix -ine used for amino acids and similar compounds. The name reflects its methyl and sulphur-containing structure.

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Frequently asked questions

What is methionine used for?

It is an essential amino acid the body needs for building proteins, and it is obtained from food since humans cannot produce it themselves.

What foods contain methionine?

It occurs widely in protein-rich foods, since it is found in most proteins in living organisms.

Why is methionine called an essential amino acid?

It is called essential because the human body cannot synthesise it and must obtain it from the diet.

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