Glutamine vs. Glutamate
Glutaminenoun
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H10N2O3 found in most animal and plant proteins.
Glutaminenoun
a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism
Glutamine
Glutamine (symbol Gln or Q) is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Its side chain is similar to that of glutamic acid, except the carboxylic acid group is replaced by an amide.
Glutamatenoun
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.
Glutamatenoun
a salt or ester of glutamic acid
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