What Factors Explain How and Why the Osmanli Turks Were

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Essay

What factors explain how and why the Osmanli Turks were able to replace the Seljuk Turks and conquer the Byzantine Empire between the mid-thirteenth and fifteenth centuries?

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Definitions:

Globular

Referring to a compact, spherical shape, often used to describe the three-dimensional structure of proteins or other macromolecules.

Fibrous

Describes materials made of or resembling fibers, often characterized by their long, thin shape and considerable strength.

Chymotrypsin

A digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the small intestine, specifically cleaving at the carboxyl side of aromatic or large hydrophobic amino acids.

Aromatic Amino Acid

An amino acid containing an aromatic ring, such as phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan, important for protein structure and function.