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Which is the first step in the catabolism of most L-amino acids once they have reached the liver is promoted?(a) Amino transferases(b) Glutaminase(c) Glutamine synthase(d) Glutamate dehydrogenaseI had been asked this question during an online interview.I want to ask this question from Metabolic Fates of Amino Groups topic in chapter Amino Acid Oxidation and the Production of Urea of Biochemistry

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Correct choice is (a) Amino transferases

The BEST I can EXPLAIN: The FIRST STEP in the catabolism of most L-amino acids once they have reached the liver is removal of the α-amino groups PROMOTED by enzymes called amino transferases or trasaminases.



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