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corrin
This term is a highly specialized biochemical designation used almost exclusively in organic chemistry and molecular biology. It describes the specific ring structure that allows cobalt to be coordinated at the center of vitamin B12, distinguishing it from the more common porphyrin rings found in heme or chlorophyll.
As a technical chemical term referring to a specific molecular structure, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It describes a class of chemical compounds or a structural motif rather than a discrete, countable object.
Meanings
Examples
The corrin ring coordinates a central cobalt ion.
Vitamin B12 is characterized by its unique corrin structure.
How does the corrin ring differ from a porphyrin ring?
The direct link between two pyrrole rings defines the corrin macrocycle.
I wonder if the corrin ligand affects the oxidation state of the cobalt.
The synthesis of the corrin ring is a complex biological process.
A deficiency in the precursors of the corrin ring can lead to metabolic issues.
The researcher analyzed the electronic properties of the corrin system.
The researcher analyzed the electronic properties of the corrin system.