noun
- Substances or molecules that are not proteins; organic or inorganic compounds distinct from protein molecules.
Usage: Plural form; used in biochemistry and nutrition contexts; Often used in scientific or technical writing
Examples
- The diet contained both proteins and nonproteins such as carbohydrates and fats.
- Nonproteins like vitamins and minerals are essential for human health.
- The laboratory separated proteins from nonproteins using chromatography.
- Plant cells contain various nonproteins including cellulose and starch.
- Nonproteins make up a significant portion of the cell's dry mass.