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deamination

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun deamination has 1 sense
  1. deamination, deaminization - removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound
    --1 is a kind of chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
    Derived form: verb deaminate1

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Deamination

Description:

Deamination is a biochemical process in which the amino group of an amino acid is removed, resulting in the formation of a keto-acid and ammonia. It plays a crucial role in the metabolism of proteins and is predominantly carried out in the liver.

Sample Sentences:

1. During deamination, the amino group is detached from the amino acid, and ammonia is produced as a byproduct.

2. The deamination of glutamic acid leads to the formation of α-ketoglutaric acid.

3. The process of deamination is essential for the ongoing regulation of nitrogen levels in the body.

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