In many respects, the steroids also seem to fall within this class. This enormous generalization induced from structure determination studies led to the hypothesis that all of these molecules are made in the cell by a single route â that they are products of a common biogenetic pathway. In recent years, great progress has been made in mapping this pathway.
Captain definition, a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader. See more.
1. : one in an official position of command or control: as a: commanding officer b: the presiding officer of a society or organization. 2. : a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a lieutenant commander and below a captain. â comÂ·mandÂ·erÂ·ship \-Ëship\ noun.