amino group

chemistry
Also known as: primary amino group

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carbon dioxide transport

  • human lungs
    In human respiratory system: Transport of carbon dioxide

    Amino groups of the hemoglobin molecule react reversibly with carbon dioxide in solution to yield carbamates. A few amino sites on hemoglobin are oxylabile, that is, their ability to bind carbon dioxide depends on the state of oxygenation of the hemoglobin molecule. The change in…

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