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In which organ does deamination primarily occur?

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Topic

Hormonal coordination in humans

Question

  1. A. Kidneys
  2. B. Liver
  3. C. Pancreas
  4. D. Stomach

Answer

Liver

Explanation

Deamination occurs primarily in the liver, where excess amino acids are processed.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Deamination

Students often confuse deamination with the process of digestion, thinking it occurs in the stomach rather than the liver.

Remember that deamination specifically refers to the removal of the amino group from excess amino acids in the liver, not during digestion.

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