Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

protein folding

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.64 in modern English

Syllables: pro-tein -fold-ing
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

Example Sentences

"understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"

Synonyms

folding

Questions

What does protein folding mean?: the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

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