Identify the incorrect statement related to the fate of ammonia.

N H_{3}

is protonated to form

N H_{4}

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N H_{4}^{+}

ion formed is used for reductive amination

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Glutamic acid formed due to reductive amination undergoes transamination

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Plants accumulate nitrogen in the form of ammonium

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Solution

The correct option is D Plants accumulate nitrogen in the form of ammonium
Most of the plants assimilate nitrate as well as ammonium ions. Ammonium is toxic and hence it can not be accumulated in plants.

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