alanine

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Meaning

1. noun A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins

   Potatoes can be a good source of alanine.

2. noun A specific residue, molecule, or isomer of this amino acid

   Two alanines are replaced by prolines.

Similar words

dipeptide racemase carboxypeptidase amidase aminotransferase alanyl ligase aminotransferases alanin essential amino acid

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Word family

alanines