CHOLINE
\kˈɒliːn], \kˈɒliːn], \k_ˈɒ_l_iː_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A basic constituent of lecithin that is found in many plants and animal organs. It is important as a precursor of acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
-
A ptomaine occurring in the form of a thick syrupy liquid; it is found in bile, yolk of eggs, fungi, and other substances, and in the cerebrospinal fluid in certain nervous diseases. It is only slightly toxic.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
-
A crystalline base found in plants and animals with composition C5H15O2N.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
Word of the day
Archaeozoic Era
- the time prior to 2,500 million years ago; earth's crust formed; unicellular organisms are earliest forms of life