Chemistry GCSE

Amine groups

What Amine groups means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Amine groups

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A functional group, –NH₂, contained in an amino acid molecule.

AQA · Amino acids (HT only) (study guide)

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Amino acids (HT only) (AQA GCSE)

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