Biochemistry
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Chapter 23, Problem 18P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The general characteristics of the degradation of the products of carbon skeletons of amino acids should be determined.
Concept introduction:
Deamination can be defined as the elimination of an amino group from an amino acid or another compound. It is a process of the removal of an
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