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Separation of amino group from an amino acid is

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Deamination

The process in which the amino group is removed from an amino acids is called deamination.

The amino group which is removed may be converted to ammonia. Ammonia is toxic to humans so it converted into urea in the liver and excreted out through urine.

Final answer: (D) Deamination

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