motif

Introduction

A structurally recurring element. Motifs give rise to function of polypeptides & polynucleotides.

More specific terms

• amide
• beta-lactam ring
• binding site
• carbohydrate motif
• coenzyme motif
• consensus sequence
• cytoplasmic motif
• domain
• exoplasmic motif
• nucleic acid motif
• peptide motif
• viral motif