serine

ser·ine | \ ˈser-ˌēn

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Definition of serine

: a crystalline nonessential amino acid C₃H₇NO₃ that occurs as a residue in many proteins

Examples of serine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although the researchers knew that this individuality resulted both from how tightly each cell regulated tumbling and from its response to L-serine, quantifying this variation in specific cells was more challenging. — Quanta Magazine, "Bacterial Clones Show Surprising Individuality," 4 Sep. 2019 The curling formula not only locks your lashes into place for up to 12 hours, but also packs a nourishing dose of pro-vitamin B5 and serine for conditioning benefits. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "This Hourglass Mascara is Part of Emilia Clarke’s Trick to Getting Long, Voluminous Lashes," 10 Oct. 2019

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“Serine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serine. Accessed 10 Aug. 2020.

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