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Biochemistry Amino Acid Metabolism 091ad03b

Imediate precursor of creatine -

A
Carbamoyl phosphate
B
Arginosuccinate
C
Guanidoacetate
D
Citrulline
High-Yield Explanation
Ans, is 'c' i.e., Guanidoacetate o Creatine and creatinine are not amino acids, but specialized products of amino acids.o Creatine is synthesized from glycine, arginine and methionine.o Synthesis start with formation of guanidoacetate from glycine and arginine in kidney.o Further reactions takes place in liver and muscle.o Thus, both creatine and creatinine are synthesized from arginine, glycine, and methionine.

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