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Conversion of amino acids into keto acids and ammonia is called amination/deamination.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Terms:** - Amination and deamination are two biochemical processes involving amino acids. - Amination refers to the process of forming amino acids or proteins from ammonia. - Deamination refers to the removal of an amino group from an amino acid, resulting in the formation of a keto acid and ammonia. 2. **Identifying the Reaction:** ...
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  • Conversion of excess amino acid into urea takes place in ?

    A
    Skin
    B
    Intestine
    C
    Kidney
    D
    Liver
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    A
    Skin
    B
    Intestine
    C
    Kidney
    D
    Liver
  • Conversion of monomers to organic acid is called

    A
    acidogenesis
    B
    methanogenesis
    C
    sewage treatment
    D
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