amino

Thân thiện

A scientist studies the amino group in a molecular model.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia. This describes substances that are related to or contain the characteristic functional group derived from ammonia.

2. Noun:

   • The radical -NH₂. This refers to the specific chemical group consisting of one nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms, which is a fundamental building block in many organic molecules, especially amino acids.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The amino group is a key component of amino acids.
  • This reaction involves an amino compound.

• Noun:

  • The molecule contains a reactive amino.
  • An amino is attached to the carbon chain.

Advanced Usage

• In Biochemistry: The term is most frequently used in the context of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. Each amino acid contains at least one amino group (-NH₂) and one carboxyl group (-COOH).
  • Glycine is the simplest amino acid.

Variants and Related Words

• Amino Acid (n): An organic compound containing both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group.

  • Proteins are polymers of amino acids.

• Amino Group (n): The functional group -NH₂.

  • The presence of the amino group makes the compound basic.

Synonyms

• Amino radical (n): Another term for the -NH₂ group.
• Amine-related (adj): Pertaining to amines, a broader class of compounds derived from ammonia.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Amino resin (n): A type of plastic made by the condensation of an amino compound with an aldehyde.
• Amino sugar (n): A sugar molecule in which an amino group replaces a hydroxyl group.
  • Glucosamine is an example of an amino sugar.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia

Noun

1. the radical -NH2

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• aminic
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