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Definitions for alkapton
alka·p·ton
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Princeton's WordNet
alkapton, alcapton, homogentisic acidnoun
an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
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alkaptonnoun
homogentisic acid
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alkapton
Alkapton is a substance found in urine, characterized by its ability to darken upon exposure to air due to the oxidation of tyrosine and phenylalanine. High levels of alkapton may indicate a rare genetic disorder called alkaptonuria, which affects the body's ability to process certain amino acids.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of alkapton in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of alkapton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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