PHENYLALANINE - Definition

Pronunciation:		`feenI'lalu`neen
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WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body

	See Also:	essential amino acid

Biology Dictionary

	Definition:	One of the twenty naturally occurring amino acids. Has the following chemical characteristics: pKa1 pKa2 pI Water Solubility (30deg C) 1.83 9.13 5.48 3.1