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The Five Sacral Vertebrae Remain Separate Until About 40 Years

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The five sacral vertebrae remain separate until about 40 years of age; at that point they fuse to form one wedge-shaped bone.


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Primary Amine

Primary amines are organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2) attached to a primary carbon atom, involved in a wide range of chemical reactions.

Nitrogen Atom

The basic unit of nitrogen, an element with an atomic number of 7, and essential for life as a constituent of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Organic Compound

A chemical compound containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, possibly alongside other elements, usually found in living organisms.

Butylamine

A primary amine with the formula C4H9NH2, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals.

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