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carbamoyl

/kɑːrbəˈmoʊɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does carbamoyl mean?

noun

A carbamoyl group is a functional group derived from carbamic acid, consisting of a carbon atom bonded to a carbonyl group and an amino group. It is a key component in the biosynthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides.

Example

"The carbamoyl group is essential for the production of pyrimidine nucleotides in the cell."

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