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.
Removing an amino group is a critical step in the metabolism of proteins.
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."
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