Question

this diagram shows a step in a reaction where one kind of amino acid is converted into another kind of amino acid. Which statement best describes what occurs during this step?

Answer 1

The α-amino group of many amino acids is transferred to α-ketoglutarate to form glutamate, which is then oxidatively deaminated to yield ammonium ion (NH4+).

Answer 2

The first step is the removal of nitrogen, in simple terms.