JAMB - Biology (1997 - No. 21)
The process of deamination is essential for the
digestion of protein
secretion of bile
formation of urea
formation of antibody
Explication
Deamination in the body is the process of removing the amino group (NH\(_2\)) from an amino acid, resulting in ammonia (NH\(_3\)) and a keto acid. This process is crucial for several reasons, including breaking down excess amino acids for energy, converting toxic ammonia to urea for excretion, and synthesizing other essential molecules.