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tetrameric

tetrameric

9.2
Has four connected parts and often describes proteins or molecules
  • adjective
  • /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tetramérico
  • Researchers found that the tetrameric arrangement of the molecule enhances its stability.

Examples

  • The purified native enzyme, however, has been shown to be exclusively tetrameric.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Photo (Color): Figure 1 Atomic model of the structure of the tetrameric protein streptavidin (blue) in association with its tightly bound selenobiotin ligands (pink).

    Academic text (1995)

  • As a dimeric IN species is required for 3'-processing, the strand transfer step calls for a tetrameric IN arrangement.

    Blog text (19)

  • The tetrameric structure of the protein allows it to function effectively in cellular processes.

  • The examination revealed that the tetrameric complex is essential for the enzyme's activity.

Synonyms

tetramerous
vstetrameric
  • Specialized
9.9

Having four similar parts, often in flowers

is used mainly in molecular and protein contexts rather than in plants

How Many

polymeric
  • Specialized
1 7.5
tetrameric
  • Specialized
9.2
trimeric
  • Specialized
9.5
dimeric
  • Specialized
8.1
monomeric
  • Specialized
8.5

Surface Forms

tetrameric positive

Morphology

tetrameric = tetramer (transparent) = tetra + mer + ic

Formed by the noun 'tetramer' (four-part assembly) plus the adjectival suffix '-ic', so the meaning follows directly from the base word.

Etymology

Tetrameric comes from two Greek parts: tetra- meaning 'four' and -mer meaning 'part' or 'unit', the same -mer you see in polymer. So a tetrameric protein or molecule is made of four connected parts.