Transamination

A) results in free fatty acids.
B) requires glucose.
C) can be used to synthesize essential amino acids.
D) involves removing an amine group from an amino acid.
E) directly produces urea.

Transamination

A biochemical process that transfers an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid, altering amino acid structure.

Essential Amino Acids

Indispensable amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet.

Amine Group

A functional group and form of nitrogen compound found in amino acids and neurotransmitters, characterized by a nitrogen atom attached to one or more alkyl groups.