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beta structure

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beta structure
n.
A type of secondary structure of proteins in which several parallel polypeptide chains are cross-linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a flexible, strong arrangement. Also called pleated sheet.


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Since necking occurred at 12% strain in the PTMT homopolymer, PTMT crystallites in injection molded specimens must have changed to the beta structure before necking.
 
 
 
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