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amino group

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noun

Chemistry.
  1. the univalent group, −NH 2 .


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Proline has an R group that is linked to the amino group, forming a ring- like structure.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

They are bases because they contain an amino group that has the potential of binding an extra hydrogen, thus decreasing the hydrogen ion concentration in its environment, making it more basic.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The peptide bond is formed between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

These amino acids have an amino group and a carboxyl group in their chemical structures.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Alkylated amino-azo-benzenes are also known, and are formed by the coupling of diazonium salts with alkylated amines, provided they contain a free para position with respect to the amino group.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various