The Suffix -Ptosis Means "State of Drooping;state of Falling

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The suffix -ptosis means "state of drooping;state of falling."

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Definitions:

Primary Structure

The sequence of amino acids in a protein, determining its shape and function through various levels of structural folding.

Peptide Bond

A chemical bond formed between two molecules when the carboxyl group of one molecule reacts with the amino group of the other molecule, releasing a molecule of water (dehydration synthesis).

Hydrophobic Nature

A property of molecules or substances that repel water or are not easily soluble in water.

−OH Group

Hydroxyl group, a functional group consisting of an oxygen atom connected to a hydrogen atom, influencing the molecular properties of alcohol.