alpha carbon atom
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alpha carbon atom
or C-alpha
(symbol: Cα) the central tetrahedral carbon atom of an amino acid, to which is attached a hydrogen atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group and a side chain. Compare beta carbon atom.
(symbol: Cα) the central tetrahedral carbon atom of an amino acid, to which is attached a hydrogen atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group and a side chain. Compare beta carbon atom.
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