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Meaning of alanine

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alanine

noun

Definitions

  1. A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins

    Example: Potatoes can be a good source of alanine.

  2. A specific residue, molecule, or isomer of this amino acid

    Example: Two alanines are replaced by prolines.