Avidin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun Biochemistry.
  1. a protein, found in the white of egg, that combines with and prevents the action of biotin, thus injuring the animal that consumes it in excess by producing biotin deficiency.
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  1. a protein, found in egg-white, that combines with biotin to form a stable compound that cannot be absorbed, leading to a biotin deficiency in the consumer
Avidin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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