Question

Separation of amino acids into amino group and carboxyl group is called:

• A. deamination
• B. defecation
• C. excretion
• D. amination

Answer 1

The correct option is A

deamination

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Deamination takes place in the liver.
2. Glutamate is deaminated in the kidney.
3. The amino group is removed from the amino acid and converted to ammonia.
4. The carbon and hydrogen are recycled to form energy.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Option B

1. Defecation is the process by which organisms eliminate solid or semisolid waste material.
2. The waste material is called feces.

Option C

1. Excretion is the process where all the metabolic wastes are removed from the body.
2. Excretion in living organisms is carried through different body parts such as kidneys, lungs, skin, and eyes depending on their habitat and food habit.

Option D

Amination is the process by which an amine group is introduced into an organic molecule.

Final Answer: The separation of amino acids into the amino group and carboxyl group is called deamination.