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Refer the given reaction. What does it depict?
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Oxidative amination
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Reductive amination
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Transamination
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Deamination
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Solution

The correct option is C Transamination
Transamination is very important reaction for amino acid biosynthesis. The reaction involves transfer of amino group from already synthesized amino acid to the keto acid. The reaction is catalyzed by enzymes called transaminases. A large number of amino acids are synthesized by this transamination reaction. Amino acids are organic molecules containing nitorgen. The incorporation of amino group from ammonium into keto acids represents the major step for synthesis of nitrogenous organic biomolecules.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Transamination.'

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