5. Glossary
enzyme ; enzyme
A protein-based biological catalyst that accelerates a chemical reaction without altering the final equilibrium. At the end of the reaction, the molecule is available for a new substrate.
primary structure ; structure primaire
Structure defined by amino acid sequence. It corresponds to the linear protein heteropolymer with two different ends (N-ter and C-ter).
secondary structure ; structure secondaire
Structure corresponding to structural motifs resulting from the extremely rapid folding of the protein chain in space, independently of the amino acid sequence.
tertiary structure...
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