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GO: Molecular Function

structural constituent of albumen

Term ID
GO:0097099
Synonyms
  • structural constituent of egg white
Definition
The action of a molecule that contributes to the structural integrity of albumen (also called egg white). Albumen is the clear liquid contained within an egg and consists of water and proteins, among which are ovomucin and ovomucoid. It protects the egg yolk and provides additional nutrition for the growth of the embryo. Albumen
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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