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Meaning of TRYPTOPHAN

Pronunciation:  'treeptu`fan

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 Definition: [n]  an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
 
 Synonyms: tryptophane
 
 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) 2.38   9.39    5.88            3.1
 

 

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