Phenylalanine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfiːnəlˈæləniːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenylalanine is a noun meaning This molecule or its D-isomer.
Meaning
This molecule or its D-isomer.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) An essential amino acid C₉H₁₁NO₂ found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth; the inability to metabolize it leads to phenylketonuria; it is a constituent of aspartame.
Word Forms
- phenylalanines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydroxylase, lyase, formyl, mustard, dl, phenylalanin.
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