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Amino Acid Metabolism in the Mammalian Liver

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Amino Acid Metabolism in the Mammalian Liver

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?

Answer

a)Deamination
b)
- Removal of excess amino acids
- Formation of glycogen /fats for storage (award any one)