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Biochemistry Urea cycle 3192db40

Which amino acid is regarded as collector of amino groups?

A
Aspaate
B
Arginine
C
Cysteine
D
Glutamate
High-Yield Explanation
First step in catabolism of amino acids is the transfer of NH3 group from amino acid to Alpha Keto- Glutarate forming Glutamate- known as Transamination. So Glutamate is regarded as collector of amino groups. Note:-The safe non-toxic form of ammonia transpo in blood from most body tissues is Glutamine. Collector is Glutamate, transpoer is Glutamine

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