Canavanine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Canavanine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A toxic, non-proteinogenic amino acid found in certain leguminous plants.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A toxic, non-proteinogenic amino acid found in certain leguminous plants.
Word Forms
- canavanines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cannavanine, canavinine, convicine, cevanine, javanicin, novaine.
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