When Amino Acids Undergo Degradation in the Liver,what Is the First

question 34

Multiple Choice

When amino acids undergo degradation in the liver,what is the first step of the process?

• A)decarboxylation
• B)removal of the α-amino group
• C)removal of the side chain R group
• D)attachment to coenzyme A
• E)C-C bond cleavage

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