• Question: explain Methionylthreonylthreonylglutaminylala…

    Asked by ellapowerxxx to Damien, Rachael, Simon, Suzi, Tim on 17 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Suzi Gage

      Suzi Gage answered on 16 Jun 2011:

      Hi @allepowerxxx
      It’s a very long word!
      It is the chemical name for Titin, a protein which keeps muscles springy

      (I had to look this up!)

    • Photo: Tim Fosker

      Tim Fosker answered on 17 Jun 2011:

      Hi @ellapowerxxx

      I’m glad @Suzi looked that up. I had no idea what that was – it is always good to learn a new word. Although pronouncing it correctly may take some practice 🙂

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