polyketide
nounEtymology From poly- + ketide.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide.
2
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of many biochemical intermediates, having such a structure, that have a role in biosynthesis and metabolism.
- Synonyms
- acetogenin
- Derived terms
- polyketidic, polyketide synthase