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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemistry
  3. physical chemistry
  4. chemical structure
  5. protein structure
  6. protein conformation

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protein conformation

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Definition

  • Information The three-dimensional shape or form of a polypeptide chain. The polypeptide folds into a protein structure which is determined by the lowest energy state attainable. This lowest energy level is determined by the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide chain.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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