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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question

Question

What process in the liver breaks down excess amino acids?
Options
A Deamination
Correct Answer
B Oxidation
C Hydrolysis
D Condensation
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Excess amino acids from protein digestion are broken down in the liver by a process called deamination.

Hint

This process removes the nitrogen-containing amino group.

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