The process of breaking down excess amino acids in the liver is known as

Amination

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Denitrification

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Deamination

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Solution

The correct option is C Deamination
Deamination is the process by which amino acids are broken down if there is an excess of protein intake. It is the removal of an amine group from a molecule in the presence of an enzyme called deaminase. It takes place in the liver. Hence the process of breaking down excess amino acids in the liver is known as Deamination.

So, the correct answer is 'deamination'.

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