Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 13)
What is the role of aspartate in the urea cycle?
It carries ammonia from the mitochondria to the cytosol.
It donates an amino group to form urea.
It accepts an amino group from glutamate.
It is a precursor for ornithine.
Explanation
Aspartate donates an amino group, derived from ammonia, to form urea.
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