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Meaning of GLUTAMIC ACID

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats
 
 Synonyms: glutaminic acid
 
 See Also: amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: One of the twenty naturally occurring amino acids. Has the following chemical characteristics:
 pKa1   pKa2   pKa3    pI      Water Solubility (30deg C) 2.19   4.25   9.67   3.22            1.0
 

 

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