Asparagine

Asparagine is term in biochemistry for a hydrophilic amino acid, an amide of aspartic acid having chemical formula CONH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH. It is a constituent of most proteins. This acid derives its name from asparagus which contains it.

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Asparagus, Asparagus beetle, Asparagus fern, Aspartame, Aspartic acid