recognition (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape
examples molecular recognition drives all of biology, for instance, hormone and receptor or antibody-antigen interactions or the organization of molecules into larger biologically active entities
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Hypernym organic phenomenon
Domain of synset - TOPIC biology, biological science
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Member of this domain - TOPIC biology, biological science
Hyponym organic phenomenon

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