Question

Explain the function of transamination in the catabolism of amino acid​

Answer 1

Answer:

Transamination, a chemical reaction that transfers an amino group to a ketoacid to form new amino acids. ... Transamination in biochemistry is accomplished by enzymes called transaminases or aminotransferases. α-ketoglutarate acts as the predominant amino-group acceptor and produces glutamate as the new amino acid.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Functions of Amino Acids:

(i) Besides their principal function as

building blocks for proteins, specific

amino acids are also converted into

different types of biological active

compounds. e.g., tyrosine is converted

into the hormones thyroxine and

adrenaline, as well as the skin pigment

melanin, glycine is involved in the

formation of heme and tryptophan in the

formation of the vitamin nicotinamide as

well as the plants hormone indole-3-

acetic acid.