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threonine

/θroʊˈniːn/ noun · British & US
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What does threonine mean?

noun

An amino acid that is one of the 20 proteinogenic amino acids, with the chemical formula C4H9NO3.

Example

"Threonine is an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of proteins."

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