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Threonine Definition & Meaning

threonine
noun
  1. a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition

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  • "Smokin weed takin threonine"
    King Gordy f/ Bizarre (D12) — Time to Die

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Frequently asked questions

What does threonine mean?
a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition
What part of speech is threonine?
Threonine is a noun.

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