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In an amino acid structure, the amino group is typically represented by the -NH2 functional group. It is located at one end of the amino acid molecule, attached to the central carbon atom (the alpha carbon), and is distinct from the carboxyl group (-COOH) found on the opposite end. The amino group is responsible for the basic properties of the amino acid and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.

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