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conformations

Pronunciación: [ˌkɒn.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃənz]

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Cómo usar conformations en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «science»

(noun) the different shapes or arrangements of molecules in chemistry. Just like how you can twist and turn a toy to make it look different, molecules can also change their shapes.

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The scientist discovered new conformations of the molecule that could help create better medicines.

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The molecule didn't have any interesting conformations; it looked the same no matter how you examined it.

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What are the different conformations of this chemical compound?

Contexto: «biology»

(noun) the specific shape of a protein that determines how it works. Think of a key that only fits into one lock; the shape of the key is very important for it to work.

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The enzyme's conformation allowed it to speed up the chemical reaction in the cell.

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If the protein's conformation is not right, it won't function properly.

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How does the conformation of this protein affect its function?

Cómo se pronuncia conformations

Pronunciación: [ˌkɒn.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃənz]

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