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amino group

 

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Noun amino group has 1 sense
  1. amino, amino group - the radical -NH2
    --1 is a kind of group, radical, chemical group

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Amino Group

Definition: An amino group is a functional group that consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms. It is found in a wide range of organic compounds, such as amino acids and proteins, and plays a crucial role in the structure and function of biological molecules.

Sample Sentences:

1. The amino group in an amino acid is responsible for its basic properties.

2. Proteins contain various amino groups that contribute to their overall structure.

3. The chemist analyzed the presence of an amino group in the compound using spectroscopy.

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