"beta sheet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beta sheets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} beta sheet (plural beta sheets)
  1. (biochemistry) A secondary structure in proteins consisting of multiple strands connected laterally. Wikipedia link: beta sheet Categories (topical): Biochemistry Synonyms: beta-pleated sheet, β-pleated sheet Related terms: alpha helix
    Sense id: en-beta_sheet-en-noun-VEf1Kdiz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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