different between polyketide vs ketide

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poly- +? ketide

polyketide (plural polyketides)

(organic chemistry) Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide.
(biochemistry) Any of many biochemical intermediates, having such a structure, that have a role in biosynthesis and metabolism.

ketide (plural ketides)

(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing adjacent methylene and carbonyl functional groups.

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