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Meaning of zinc finger | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A structure characterized by the coordination of one or more zinc ions, found in some proteins, that typically binds to specific sequences of DNA and regulates genes.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

zinc green zinc group zinc oxide zinc protoporphyrin zinc pyrithione zinc sulphate

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