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acetyl group

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noun

Chemistry.
  1. the univalent group, CH 3 CO–, derived from acetic acid.


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Acetylation involves the addition of an acetyl group to a protein, and this chemical modification can alter how proteins function.

From Science Daily Dec. 1, 2025

These amines can be acetylated, meaning they're modified with an acetyl group, or they can be free and not bound to anything else.

From Science Daily Apr. 24, 2024

Figure 7.10 In the citric acid cycle, the acetyl group from acetyl CoA is attached to a four-carbon oxaloacetate molecule to form a six-carbon citrate molecule.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

During the conversion of pyruvate into the acetyl group, a molecule of carbon dioxide and two high- energy electrons are removed.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Assuming that the difference of 13 p.ct. is due to loss of water by internal condensation, it appears that for each acetyl group entering, 2 mol.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

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