Question

In plants amino acids are synthesised by

• A. Reductive amination
• B. Transamination
• C. Both a & b
• D. Dehydrogenation

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both a & b

$N{H}^{4+}$ is used to synthesise amino acids in plants. There are two main ways, viz., reductive amination and transamination, by which amino acids are synthesised.