Side chain

A side chain in organic chemistry Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry is a specific discipline within the subject of chemistry [i]. ... 

 and biochemistry Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organism [i]s ... 

 which is a part of a molecule Molecule

In chemistry, a molecule is an aggregate of two or more atom [i]s in a definite arrangement held togethe ... 

 that is attached to a core structure. An R group is a generic label for a side chain which can be anything; however, it is typically stable and covalently linked to the adjoining atom. Historically the abbreviations R and R-group, which often refer to side chains, come from the word "radical".

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A side chain in organic chemistry Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry is a specific discipline within the subject of chemistry [i]. ... 

 and biochemistry Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organism [i]s ... 

 which is a part of a molecule Molecule

In chemistry, a molecule is an aggregate of two or more atom [i]s in a definite arrangement held togethe ... 

 that is attached to a core structure. An R group is a generic label for a side chain which can be anything; however, it is typically stable and covalently linked to the adjoining atom. Historically the abbreviations R and R-group, which often refer to side chains, come from the word "radical".

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