N-terminus
nounEtymology From N- + terminus.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The end of a polypeptide chain that consists of an amino acid with a free amino group.
- Related terms
- C-terminus
noun
Etymology From N- + terminus.
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The end of a polypeptide chain that consists of an amino acid with a free amino group.
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