Glutenin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glutenin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A glutelin protein in wheat.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A glutelin protein in wheat.
Example Sentences
The gliadin chains fold onto themselves in a compact mass, and bond weakly with each other and with the glutenin proteins. The glutenins, however, bond with each other in several ways to form an extensive, tightly knit network.
Word Forms
- glutenins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glutenine, glutelin, gluten, proglutelin, gliadin, glutenase.
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