Multiple choice

In reductive animation, which of the following acids reacts with ammonia?

  1. α-ketoglutaric acid

  2. Glutamic acid

  3. Glutaric acid

  4. α-glutamic acid

  5. None of these

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Explanation

Yes, it is correct. In reductive amination, ammonia reacts with α-ketoglutaric acid and forms glutamic acid.