Associations to the word «Valine»

Wiktionary

VALINE, noun. (amino acid) (organic compound) () An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins.

Dictionary definition

VALINE, noun. An essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults.

Wise words

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