why-is-the-removal-of-nitrogen-from-amino-acids-essential-for-metabolic-processe

Question

Why is the removal of nitrogen from amino acids essential for metabolic processes?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the accumulation of toxic ammonia in the body

Answer

To enhance the uptake of amino acids by cells

Answer

To increase the energy yield from amino acid oxidation

Answer

To facilitate the synthesis of nucleotides