primary structure

noun

The linear sequence of amino acids covalently linked by peptide bonds to form a single polypeptide chain.

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Meanings

nounprimary structure (plural primary structures)

plural primary structures

  1. biochemistryThe linear sequence of amino acids covalently linked by peptide bonds to form a single polypeptide chain.
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