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primary structure

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈstrʌk.tʃər]
nounpl: primary structures
estrutura primária
1. In biochemistry, the linear sequence of amino acids in a protein chain, held together by peptide bonds
The primary structure of insulin consists of 51 amino acids arranged in a specific sequence.
A estrutura primária da insulina consiste em 51 aminoácidos dispostos em uma sequência específica.
2. In architecture and engineering, the main load-bearing framework or skeleton of a building or structure
The primary structure of the building includes steel beams and concrete columns.
A estrutura primária do edifício inclui vigas de aço e colunas de concreto.
3. In geology, the original structural features formed during the formation of rock
The primary structure of the basalt reveals its cooling patterns.
A estrutura primária do basalto revela seus padrões de resfriamento.
Synonyms
backboneamino acid sequenceskeletal structuremain framework
Antonyms
secondary structuretertiary structurequaternary structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura primária
Standard usage in both scientific and technical contexts
São Paulo
estrutura primária
Common in academic and engineering environments
Portugal
estrutura primária
Standard usage consistent with European Portuguese scientific terminology
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