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Imino acid

Definition
noun, plural: imino acids
A molecule with both imine (>C=NH) and carboxylic (-COOH) functional groups attached to the same carbon atom.
Supplement
Amino acids containing a secondary amine group are sometimes named imino acids, for example proline.
See also: amino acid.


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