The key functional group in the PLP-dependent transamination of an $\alpha$-amino acid is an activated

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PLP-dependent transamination involves the transfer of an amino group from an amino acid to an α-ketoacid, forming a new amino acid and a new α-ketoacid. The key functional group involved in this reaction is an imine, formed between the PLP cofactor and the α-ketoacid. The amino group from the amino acid then adds to the imine, forming a new amino acid. Therefore, the correct choice is B) imine. The other choices are not involved in PLP-dependent transamination.

The Key Functional Group in the PLP-Dependent Transamination of An \alpha