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Meaning of METHIONINE

Pronunciation:  me'thIu`neen

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 Definition: [n]  a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition
 
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 See Also: essential amino acid

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: One of the twenty naturally occurring amino acids. Has the following chemical characteristics:
 pKa1   pKa2     pI      Water Solubility (30deg C) 2.28   9.21    5.75            3.7
 
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