Tertiary structure Uncommon

Origin: Latin suffix -ure

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

The manner in which the helices or sheets of a protein are folded to give a three-dimensional structure

See Also

structure helix secondary structure folded three dimensional sheet quaternary structure topogenesis

Related Terms

structure helix secondary structure folded three dimensional sheet quaternary structure topogenesis protein primary structure

Rhyming Words

ure cure lure fure kure yure eure ture pure bure sure mure dure shure viure heure azure alure coure youre

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