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- adjective Having a source other than
protein . - noun That which is not a protein.
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Examples
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“Far from containing a preponderance of “junk” – nonprotein-coding regions that supposedly perform no function – the genome is dominated by sequences rich in functional information.” p.
Signature in the Cell: self-contradiction and repetition - The Panda's Thumb 2009
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"Thus, far from being dispersed sparsely, haphazardly, and inefficiently within a sea of nonfunctional sequences (one that supposedly accumulated by mutation), functional genetic information is densely concentrated on the DNA molecule." (p. 461) "Far from containing a preponderance of" junk "— nonprotein-coding regions that supposedly perform no function — the genome is dominated by sequences rich in functional information." (p. 461)
The Memory Hole 2005
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A general, although arbitary, rule is that a maximum of 33% of the dietary protein can be derived from nonprotein nitrogen.
Chapter 5 1988
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This deadly neurotoxin is one of the most poisonous nonprotein substances known.
The Serpent and the Rainbow Wade Davis 1985
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Other nutrients reported to be more highly digested in buffaloes than in cattle (Zebu) are crude fat, calcium and phosphorus, and nonprotein nitrogen.
6 Nutrition 1981
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Some additional nonprotein nitrogen such as urea, and phosphorus-rich minerals and salt are purchased; these are the only imports into the unit.
Chapter 10 1979
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In addition, a number of hormones turned out to be nonprotein in structure and, as far as we know, all enzymes are proteins.
The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963
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(GWM), nonprotein sulfhydryls (NP‑SH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were also measured in the glandular stomach of rats following ethanol administration.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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(GWM), nonprotein sulfhydryls (NP‑SH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were also measured in the glandular stomach of rats following ethanol administration.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Alaskan beetle Upis ceramboides produces a nonprotein "antifreeze" molecule.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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