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Which process involves the transfer of the α-amino group to a keto acid?
Which process involves the transfer of the α-amino group to a keto acid?
- Ketogenesis
- Transamination (correct)
- Glycolysis
- Oxidative Deamination
Which enzyme is involved in synthesizing glutamate during amino acid catabolism?
Which enzyme is involved in synthesizing glutamate during amino acid catabolism?
- Proteolysis
- Lipogenesis
- Glycogenolysis
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (correct)
What is the primary function of alanine aminotransferase (ALT)?
What is the primary function of alanine aminotransferase (ALT)?
- Transferring amino group from alanine to α-ketoglutarate (correct)
- Glycogenolysis
- Converting amino acids to fat for storage
- Protein synthesis
Which process involves the removal of the α-amino group, with most amino groups then converted into urea?
Which process involves the removal of the α-amino group, with most amino groups then converted into urea?
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In which type of injury is alanine aminotransferase (ALT) released from liver cells, causing an increase in serum levels?
In which type of injury is alanine aminotransferase (ALT) released from liver cells, causing an increase in serum levels?
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