Transamination

Definition

Transamination is a biochemical process where an amino group from one amino acid is transferred to a keto acid, forming a new amino acid. This process is crucial for the synthesis of non-essential amino acids within the body.

Related terms

Amino acids: Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and serve as the building blocks of life.

Keto acid: A type of organic acid that contains a ketone group and can accept an amino group during transamination to become an amino acid.

Protein synthesis: The process by which cells build proteins based on DNA instructions, involving both transcription and translation stages