"C-terminus" meaning in All languages combined

See C-terminus on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: C-termini [plural], C-terminuses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|C-termini|+}} C-terminus (plural C-termini or C-terminuses)
  1. (biochemistry) The end of a polypeptide chain that consists of an amino acid with a free carboxyl group. Categories (topical): Biochemistry Synonyms: carboxy-terminus, C-terminal Related terms: N-terminus

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