I Formation: A formation that includes a fullback and tailback lined up with the fullback directly in front of the tailback. If a third back is in line, this is referred to as a “full house I” or “Maryland I.” If the third back is lined up along side the fullback, it is referred to as a “Power I.”

 

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I Formation: A formation that includes a fullback and tailback lined up with the fullback directly in front of the tailback. If a third back is in line, this is referred to as a “full house I” or “Maryla . . . View Full Definition

Maryland-I: An I formation with three running backs aligned behind the quarterback in a straight line.

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Peptide: A short polymer made by linking together amino acid molecules.

Peptic Ulcer: Damage to the epithelial layer of the stomach lining; generally caused by bacterial infection.

Pepsinogen: An inactive form of pepsin; synthesized and stored in cells lining the gastric pits of the stomach.

Pepsin: An enzyme produced from pepsinogen that initiates protein digestion by breaking down protein into large peptide fragments. An enzyme, produced by the stomach, that chemically breaks down pep . . . View Full Definition

Peptide Bond: A covalent bond that links two amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain. A covalent bond between the amine end of one amino acid and the acid end of another amino acid.

Peptides: Short chains of amino acids.

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