Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 10 - No. 14)

What is the role of glutamate dehydrogenase in amino acid metabolism?
Catalyzes the synthesis of glutamate
Catalyzes the oxidative deamination of glutamate
Transfers amino groups to glutamate
Converts glutamate to urea

Explanation

Glutamate dehydrogenase catalyzes the oxidative deamination of glutamate to alpha-ketoglutarate and ammonia.

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