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In organic chemistry, an alpha carbon is the first carbon atom that is attached to a functional group, such as a carboxylic acid or an amine. The term "omega carbon" refers to the last carbon in a carbon chain, typically the terminal carbon farthest from the functional group. These designations are important for understanding the structure and reactivity of molecules, particularly in amino acids and fatty acids.

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