Lektin

dasNoun

lectin (protein)

English translations

  1. 01

    lectin

Word details

German meaning
Lektine sind Proteine, die an Kohlenhydrate binden und in vielen Pflanzen vorkommen.
English meaning
Lectins are proteins that bind to carbohydrates and are found in many plants.
Synonym
Pflanzenprotein
German example
Einige Leute versuchen, Lektine in ihrer Ernährung zu vermeiden.
English example
Some people try to avoid lectins in their diet.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Lektin
Plural Form
die Lektine

Example sentences with “Lektin”

  1. Lektine kommen in vielen Pflanzen vor. (Lectins are found in many plants.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Lektin?

The plural is 'Lektine'. It is a neuter noun (das).