Associations to the word «Threonine»

Wiktionary

THREONINE, noun. (amino acid) An essential amino acid C4H19NO3 found in most animal proteins.

Dictionary definition

THREONINE, noun. A colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition.

Wise words

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