serine
noun/ˈsɪriːn/
Frequency rank: #18,106 most common English word
Meaning
A polar amino acid with a hydroxyl group, commonly found in proteins and important in metabolism.
Example sentence
Researchers found that serine plays a key role in the biosynthesis of proteins within the cell.
Synonyms & related words
- aminoacid
- biomolecule
- nutrient
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