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amino group Chemically the CH—NH2 group of amino acids and amines, among other compounds. The amino acid lysine has a second amino group in its side‐chain.
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amino group
amino group The chemical group −NH2.
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amino group
amino group The radical group-NH2.
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amino group The radical group NH2.
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