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transamination Definition

trans·ami·na·tion (--am′ə nā′s̸hən)

noun

the transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another, usually by the action of a transaminase

Etymology: trans- + amin(e) + -ation

transamination Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Sometimes it is possible for the amino group of an amino acid to be transferred to another molecule by a process called transamination.