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Secondary Structure definition

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The conformational arrangement (-helix, -pleated sheet, etc.) of the backbone segments of a macromolecule such as a polypeptide chain of a protein without regard to the conformation of the side chains or the relationship to other segments. See also primary structure, tertiary structure, quaternary structure.


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Second messenger definition
S definition
sc definition
scenario definition
seal ring definition