amino

/əˈmiːnoʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing the chemical group –NH₂, found in proteins and many other organic compounds.
    • The lab tested the sample for the presence of amino groups.
    • Amino compounds are essential for building proteins in the body.
    • Many amino substances are involved in cellular metabolism.
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