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Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism Quiz

What is the process that involves the removal of an amino group from an amino acid, resulting in the formation of ammonia and a keto acid?

A. Deamination

B. Hydrolysis

C. Transamination

D. Denaturation

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What is the role of citric acid in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle?

A. Converts glucose to amino acids for storage

B. Converts ammonia to urea for excretion

C. Converts amino acids to glucose for energy

D. Converts acetyl-CoA to energy in the form of ATP



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