The Reaction of Glutamate to Form α-Ketoglutarate Is an Example

question 2

Multiple Choice

The reaction of glutamate to form α-ketoglutarate is an example of which of the following?

• A) reductive amination
• B) reductive deamination
• C) oxidative amination
• D) oxidative deamination

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