beta structure

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Definition of beta structure in English English dictionary

A type of secondary structure of proteins in which several parallel polypeptide chains are cross-linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a flexible, strong arrangement. Also called pleated sheet

Hyphenation

Be·ta struc·ture

Turkish pronunciation

beytı strʌkçır

Pronunciation

/ˈbātə ˈstrəkʧər/ /ˈbeɪtə ˈstrʌkʧɜr/