The reaction of ammonia with $\alpha$-ketoglutarate is catalyzed by _________ and requires _________ as a reactant.
A)glutamate synthetase; ATP
B)glutamate synthetase; NADH or NADPH
C)glutamate dehydrogenase; ATP
D)glutamate dehydrogenase; NADH or NADPH
E)none of the above

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The reaction of ammonia with α-ketoglutarate to form glutamate is catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase and requires NADH or NADPH as a reactant for the reductive amination process.

The Reaction of Ammonia With α\alphaα -Ketoglutarate Is Catalyzed by _________ and Requires _________ as a _________

The Reaction of Ammonia With $\alpha$ -Ketoglutarate Is Catalyzed by _____ and Requires _ as a _____