Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 45)
What is the role of transamination reactions in amino acid metabolism?
To convert ammonia to urea.
To transfer an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid.
To break down amino acids into glucose.
To synthesize fatty acids from amino acids.
Explanation
Transamination reactions transfer an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid, forming a new amino acid and a new keto acid.
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