During catabolism, proteins are broken down into amino acids. The amine groups are transferred to an $\beta$-keto acid by a process known as ___. The amino acids of $\beta$-keto acids are then converted into ___ before being excreted in urine.

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Transamination is the process by which amine groups from amino acids are transferred to a keto acid, and the nitrogen from amino acids is eventually converted into urea for excretion in urine.

During Catabolism, Proteins Are Broken Down into Amino Acids β\betaβ -Keto Acid by a Process Known as ___

During Catabolism, Proteins Are Broken Down into Amino Acids $\beta$ -Keto Acid by a Process Known as ___