Domain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008403",
  "term": "Domain",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The areal extent of a resource; the region occupied by a resource.\n\n2. A specific region or amino acid sequence in a protein associated with a particular function or corresponding segment of DNA\n\n3. A discrete portion of a protein with its own function. The combination of domains in a single protein determines its overall function.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/domain/"
}