Glutamate Dehydrogenase Has Different Roles in Different Organisms

question 46

Multiple Choice

Glutamate dehydrogenase has different roles in different organisms. Which of these listed is mismatched?

• A) E. coli bacterium) - generates NH₄⁺ + glutamate
• B) N. crassa fungus) - aminates a-ketoglutarate
• C) mammals - degradation of amino acids and release of NH₄⁺
• D) mammals - formation of glutamate

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