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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > protein synthesis
Fields of Study > biochemistry > metabolism > protein metabolism > protein synthesis
Fields of Study > physiology > metabolism > protein metabolism > protein synthesis
Preferred Term:

protein synthesis

Definition:
The biosynthesis of peptides and proteins on ribosomes, directed by messenger RNA, via transfer RNA that is charged with standard proteinogenic amino acids.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
protein metabolism, molecular genetics
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Entry Terms:
  • protein anabolism
  • protein expression
  • protein biosynthesis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/38953
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