Organic molecules that combine to form proteins; essential in plant structure and metabolism.

The site on tRNA where an amino acid attaches; crucial in plant protein synthesis.

Building blocks of proteins, used in numerous plant biochemical processes.

A functional group (-NH₂) found in amino acids and many plant metabolites.

Also known as glycine, the simplest amino acid; important in plant protein and chlorophyll biosynthesis.

Helium nuclei emitted during radioactive decay; used in radiation studies, but not a direct botanical concept.

A type of radioactive decay involving alpha particles; relevant in environmental radioactivity but not botany.

A protein produced in a developing fetus; not relevant to plant biology.

An enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars; active in germinating seeds.

A form of glucose with a specific stereochemistry; important in the structure of starch in plants.