methionine
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əˌnin, -nɪn noun Biochemistry.
an amino acid, CH 3 SCH 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2 )COOH, found in casein, wool, and other proteins or prepared synthetically: used as a supplement to a special diet in the prevention and treatment of certain liver diseases. Abbreviation: Met; Symbol: M
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methionine (mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn, -ˌnaɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| an essential amino acid containing sulphur, which occurs in many proteins: important in methylating reactions | |
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Methionine
is always a great word to know.
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| UAU, UAC, uncharged polar side chain, side chain -OH is polar |
| ACA, ACG, ACC, ACU, uncharged polar side chain, side chain OH group is polar |
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Medical Dictionary
methionine me·thi·o·nine (mə-thī'ə-nēn')
n.
Abbr. Met
A sulfur-containing essential amino acid obtained from various proteins or prepared synthetically and used as a dietary supplement and in pharmaceuticals.
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Science Dictionary
| methionine (mə-thī'ə-nēn') Pronunciation Key
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H11NO2S. See more at amino acid. |
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Methyl mercaptan is also used to make methionine, an amino acid which may be deficient in the diet.
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