Trusted since 2008
Study resources on Kenyaplex

Get ready-made curriculum aligned revision materials

Exam papers, notes, holiday assignments and topical questions – all aligned to the Kenyan curriculum.

The equation below represents a metabolic reaction that occurs in the mammalian liver Amino acids -------> Organic compounds + urea

The equation below represents a metabolic reaction that occurs in the mammalian liver
Amino acids ------->Organic compounds + urea
(a) Name the process
(b) What is the course of amino acids in the process?
(c) What is the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids?

Answers


Raphael
(a) Deamination

(b) Proteins

(c) Essential amino acids are acquired from food (not synthesized in the body) while non-essential amino acids are synthesized in the body
raphael answered the question on September 13, 2017 at 13:28

Answer Attachments

Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions