The Process of Transamination

question 7

Multiple Choice

The process of transamination

• A) is used to synthesize nonessential amino acids.
• B) is the process of transferring an amino group from an α-keto acid to an essential amino acid.
• C) is the process of transferring an amino group from a nonessential amino acid to an essential amino acid.
• D) is the process of transferring an amino group from an essential amino acid to a nonessential amino acid.

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Definitions:

Tool Use

The ability of an organism to use physical objects other than its own body parts as means to complete a task or solve a problem.

Genetic Diversity

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Colonization Patterns

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