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An amino group is a weakly basic functional group ( - NH<sub>2</sub>) derived from ammonia. It consists of one atom of nitrogen covalently bonded to two atoms of hydrogen. In aqueous solution an amino group can accept a proton and carry a positive charge. An amino group is a major component of an [[ | An amino group is a weakly basic functional group ( - NH<sub>2</sub>) derived from [[Ammonia|ammonia]]. It consists of one [[Atom|atom]] of [[Nitrogen|nitrogen]] covalently bonded to two atoms of [[Hydrogen|hydrogen]]. In aqueous solution an amino group can accept a proton and carry a positive charge. An amino group is a major component of an [[Amino acids|amino acid]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:09, 25 November 2010
An amino group is a weakly basic functional group ( - NH2) derived from ammonia. It consists of one atom of nitrogen covalently bonded to two atoms of hydrogen. In aqueous solution an amino group can accept a proton and carry a positive charge. An amino group is a major component of an amino acid.