Amino
Amino
Amino (pronunciation: /əˈmiːnoʊ/) is a term that is commonly used in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. It is derived from the Greek word 'amino' which means 'nitrogen containing'.
Etymology
The term 'Amino' is derived from the Greek word 'amino' which means 'nitrogen containing'. It was first used in the 19th century to describe the basic building blocks of proteins.
Definition
An Amino is a functional group that contains a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair. Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are compounds that contain this functional group.
Related Terms
- Amino Acid: Amino acids are organic compounds composed of amino groups and carboxylic acid groups. They are the basic building blocks of proteins.
- Protein: Proteins are large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acids.
- Peptide: Peptides are short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- Polypeptide: A polypeptide is a long, continuous, and unbranched peptide chain.
- Enzyme: Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amino
- Wikipedia's article - Amino
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