A process involved in the synthesis of nonessential amino acids is called ________.

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Transamination is the process by which nonessential amino acids are synthesized from other compounds, such as alpha-keto acids, through the transfer of an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid. Ketogenesis is the process of producing ketone bodies from fatty acids, gluconeogenesis is the process of synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, and supplementation refers to the intake of additional nutrients, which may or may not include amino acids.

A Process Involved in the Synthesis of Nonessential Amino Acids