Deamination of amino acids in mammals yields amino groups that are converted to __________, which is(are) excreted, and __________, which is(are) converted to one of the reactants of glycolysis or the citric acid cycle.

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Deamination of amino acids results in the removal of amino groups, which are converted to urea for excretion. The remaining carbon chains are converted into intermediates that can enter glycolysis or the citric acid cycle.

Deamination of Amino Acids in Mammals Yields Amino Groups That