Question
The equation below represents a metabolic process that occurs in the mammalian liver:
Amino acids = organic compound + urea
(a) Name the process
(b) What is the importance of the process to the mammals?
Amino acids = organic compound + urea
(a) Name the process
(b) What is the importance of the process to the mammals?
Answer
a)Deamination
b)
- Removal of excess amino acids
- Formation of glycogen /fats for storage (award any one)
b)
- Removal of excess amino acids
- Formation of glycogen /fats for storage (award any one)