ABDOMINAL
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
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Question
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Which is the correct term for the removal of an amine group from a molecule?
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detoxification
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dehydrogenation
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ornithine cycle
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denamination
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Deamination is the removal of an amino group from a molecule.
Detailed explanation-2: -Typically in humans, deamination occurs when an excess in protein is consumed, resulting in the removal of an amine group, which is then converted into ammonia and expelled via urination. This deamination process allows the body to convert excess amino acids into usable by-products.
Detailed explanation-3: -Transdeamination describes the reversal of the reaction catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase. It is used to produce 2-oxoglutarate from glutamate at times when the former is sparse.
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