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Proteins

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proteins)

Proteins are biochemical compounds consisting of one or more polypeptides typically folded into a globular or fibrous form, facilitating a biological function. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Organic compounds
Enzymes
Metalloproteins
Aleurone cells
Blood proteins
Nucleotide sequence
Protein content
Protein metabolism
Protein requirements
Ribosomes

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Approved Date
18-Oct-2012

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