What does deamination mean?
The removal of an amino group from a molecule, especially an amino acid. In biochemistry, deamination is a chemical reaction that involves the removal of an amino group from a molecule, resulting in the formation of a new compound.
Example
"The process of deamination is crucial in the breakdown of proteins in the body."
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