beta chain

noun

One of the two types of protein chains that constitute the hemoglobin molecule.

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Meanings

nounbeta chain (plural beta chains)

plural beta chains

  1. molecular biologyOne of the two types of protein chains that constitute the hemoglobin molecule.
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