Removal of the amino group from amino acids in the first step of their catabolism requires a coenzyme derived from vitamin

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The removal of the amino group from amino acids is carried out by a group of enzymes called transaminases or aminotransferases. These enzymes require a coenzyme called pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), which is derived from vitamin B₆. PLP acts as a covalently bound carrier of amino groups and transfers them between amino acids and α-keto acids in the transamination reaction. Therefore, the correct answer choice is D) B₆.

Removal of the Amino Group from Amino Acids in the First