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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 CO2 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 C. F. Cross

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