A ________ reaction is one in which the nitrogen-containing group of one amino acid is transferred to another substance (such as a Kreb's Cycle intermediate)to make a nonessential amino acid.

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Transamination is the process where the amino group of an amino acid is transferred to a keto acid to form a new amino acid. This type of reaction is important in the synthesis of nonessential amino acids. Deamination removes the amino group from an amino acid, condensation joins two molecules together, and aminopeptidase breaks down proteins by removing amino acids from the N-terminus.

A ________ Reaction Is One in Which the Nitrogen-Containing Group