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Amino acid - Glossary Entry
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Any of a class of 20 molecules that are combined to form proteins in living things. The sequence of amino acids in a protein and hence protein function are determined by the genetic code.
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Related discussion in the Handbook
How does a gene make a protein?
What kinds of gene mutations are possible?
What are proteins and what do they do?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase
(illustration)
Published: October 18, 2004
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