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What is produced when amino acids undergo deamination?

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practice

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Topic

Hormonal coordination in humans

Question

Urea

During deamination, the amino group is converted into ammonia, which is then converted into urea for safe excretion.

Misunderstanding Protein Digestion

Students often think that excess amino acids can be stored in the body like carbohydrates or fats.

Emphasize that excess amino acids are not stored and must be converted into other substances, such as ammonia and urea, for excretion.

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