Separation of amino acid into amino and carboxyl group is known as
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deamination
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excretion
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amination
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egestion
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Deamination is the process of removing an amino group (-NH2) from an amino acid. This is the first step in amino acid catabolism and is essential for producing energy from proteins or for converting amino acids into other compounds. The process occurs primarily in the liver and produces ammonia, which is then converted to urea for safe excretion.