"methyl" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 甲基

Definition

“甲基”是一种由一个碳原子和三个氢原子组成的化学结构，常见于和其他分子结合的化学反应中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“甲基”是化学和生物学中的术语，经常出现在“甲基乙醇”、“甲基化”等复合词中。日常生活中极少使用，通常限于科学领域。

Examples

The methyl group is found in many organic molecules.

许多有机分子中都含有**甲基**。

Methane contains one methyl group.

甲烷含有一个**甲基**。

A methyl group has one carbon and three hydrogen atoms.

**甲基**有一个碳和三个氢原子。

Adding a methyl group can change the function of a molecule.

增加一个**甲基**可以改变分子的功能。

The process is called methylation when a methyl group is added to DNA.

当一个**甲基**加到DNA上时，这一过程叫做**甲基化**。

Some drugs work by attaching a methyl group to specific molecules in the body.

有些药物通过将**甲基**结合到体内特定分子上发挥作用。