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Molecular Conformation
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Definition
: The characteristic three-dimensional shape of a molecule.
general; prefer specifics; do not confuse with MOLECULAR STRUCTURE; DF: MOL CONFORMATION
See Also
Models, Molecular
Examples
Bay-Region, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon
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Carbohydrate Conformation
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Nucleic Acid Conformation
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Protein Conformation
Other names
Molecular Configuration; Structures, 3D Molecular; Structure, 3D Molecular; Molecular Structures, 3D; Molecular Structure, 3D; Molecular Conformations; Molecular Configurations; Conformations, Molecular; Conformation, Molecular; Configurations, Molecular; 3D Molecular Structures; Three Dimensional Molecular Structure; Molecular Structure, Three Dimensional; Configuration, Molecular; 3D Molecular Structure