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amino group

noun

Meaning

A functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms, commonly found in organic compounds like amino acids.

Examples

The amino group acts as a base in many biochemical reactions.
Scientists identified an amino group attached to the carbon backbone of the molecule.

Synonyms: amine

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amino group (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: əˈmiːnoʊ ɡruːp

Definition

A functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms, commonly found in organic compounds like amino acids.

Examples

The amino group acts as a base in many biochemical reactions.
Scientists identified an amino group attached to the carbon backbone of the molecule.

How to Use amino group

amino group of (prepositional phrase): identifying the specific group belonging to a larger molecule — "The amino group of the amino acid is essential for peptide bond formation."

Synonyms of amino group

Words with a similar meaning to amino group:

amine

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