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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. amino acid sequences
  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemistry
  3. physical chemistry
  4. chemical structure
  5. protein structure
  6. amino acid sequences

Preferred term

amino acid sequences

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining protein conformation.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • amino acid sequence
  • primary protein structure
  • protein primary structure
  • protein sequences

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7764

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