Which Statement About Glutamate Is FALSE

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which statement about glutamate is FALSE?

• A) It is an excitatory neurotransmitter.
• B) It is decarboxylated to form gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
• C) Its deamination is catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase.
• D) It can be converted to glutamine in peripheral tissues but not in the brain.
• E) It is a source of ammonia for the synthesis of urea in the liver.

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