Alloform

noun

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Noun

1
A distinct form of something treated as a single kind or species.
"These alloforms show a similar amino acid composition but differ in the associated carbohydrate components."

Example

"These alloforms show a similar amino acid composition but differ in the associated carbohydrate components."

Etymology

From allo- + form.

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