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Chiral (Science: chemistry) a term used to describe a molecule which, in a given configuration, cannot be superimposed on... Read More

Definition noun, plural: hexoses A six-carbon monosaccharide Supplement Monosaccharides are the simplest form of... Read More

Definition noun, plural: heptoses A seven-carbon monosaccharide or sugar Supplement Monosaccharides are the simplest form of... Read More

Between Necessity and Probability: Searching for the Definition and Origin of Life (Advances in Astrobiology and... Read More

What is alanine? Alanine is a non-essential amino acid. There are two types of amino acids for mammals namely essential and... Read More

Dextrorotatory (Science: chemistry) a chiral molecule which rotates plane-polarized light to the... Read More