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(biochemistry) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids that is the main constituent of plant cuticle..
The structure of the enzyme looked very similar to one evolved by many bacteria to break down cutin, a natural polymer used as a protective coating by plants.
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Cutin means (biochemistry) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids that is the main constituent of plant cuticle..
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The structure of the enzyme looked very similar to one evolved by many bacteria to break down cutin, a natural polymer used as a protective coating by plants.
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