Transamination refers to
a) the transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to a carbon-containing molecule to form a nonessential amino acid.
b) the removal of the amine group from an amino acid.
c) the removal of the acid group from an amino acid.
d) the formation of a peptide bond by the removal of water
Ans: a) the transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to a carbon-containing molecule to form a nonessential amino acid.
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