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protein conformation
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.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: General agriculture
- Company: USDA
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