Asparagine

n. type of amino acid found commonly in plants (first found in asparagus)

For other articles using the abbreviation or acronym asn see ASN. Asparagine (abbreviated as Asn or N; Asx or B represent either asparagine or aspartic acid) is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids on Earth. It has carboxamide as the side chain's functional group. It is considered a non-essential amino acid.A reaction between asparagine and reducing sugars or reactive carbonyls produces acrylamide (acrylic amide) in food when heated to sufficient temperature, i.e. baking. These occur primarily in baked goods such as french fries, potato chips, and roasted coffee.
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Asparagine /as·par·a·gine/ the ß-amide of aspartic acid, a nonessential amino acid occurring in proteins; used in bacterial culture media. [more]Asparagine - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus)
(hypernym) amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid

n. asparagine, type of amino acid found commonly in plants (first found in asparagus)