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Vocabulary Entry
amino
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A compound containing both an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH), typically found in proteins.
Example Sentences
"The body needs essential amino acids to function properly."
"Every protein is made up of amino acids linked together."
"Some amino acids are produced by the body, while others must be obtained from food."
A
adjective
Pertaining to or containing an amino group.
Example Sentences
"Amino compounds are important in biochemistry."
"The amino functionality contributes to the solubility of the molecule."
"He studied amino derivatives to understand their reactions."