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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The classification or taxonomy of organisms based on differences and similarities in biochemistry, especially on differences in amino acid sequence in proteins that the organisms have in common. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From chemo- + taxonomy.

Related phrases

amino acid

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