The Process of Deamination is a Key Step In

Question

The process of deamination is a key step in
A)glycogenesis in the liver.
B)the catabolism of amino acids for energy production.
C)the anabolism of amino acids into proteins.
D)the increase in basal metabolic rate that comes from an excess of proteins.
E)the anabolism of lipids from excess amino acids.

Accepted Answer

Deamination is the removal of an amino group from an amino acid. This is a key step in the catabolism (breakdown) of amino acids for energy production. The resulting molecule can then enter various metabolic pathways to generate ATP (energy).