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transamination
This term is a highly specialized technical word used almost exclusively in biochemistry and medical science. It describes a specific enzymatic reaction essential for protein metabolism and the synthesis of non-essential amino acids. Because it refers to a precise chemical mechanism, it is rarely used outside of academic, clinical, or laboratory settings.
As a technical process name, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the general chemical phenomenon. While it can be pluralized in specific research contexts to describe multiple distinct instances or types of reactions, it is most commonly encountered in the singular form.
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Examples
Transamination allows the body to redistribute nitrogen among various amino acids.
The professor explained how transamination is essential for gluconeogenesis during fasting.
I wonder if this specific enzyme catalyzes the transamination of alanine to pyruvate.
Elevated levels of transaminases in the blood often indicate that transamination is occurring outside the cells due to liver damage.
Elevated levels of transaminases in the blood often indicate that transamination is occurring outside the cells due to liver damage.
Let us examine the role of pyridoxal phosphate as a cofactor in transamination.
Transamination is a reversible reaction that maintains the balance of the amino acid pool.
The study focuses on the rate of transamination in hepatic tissues.
Does transamination occur more rapidly in the mitochondria or the cytosol?