The amino acid lysine is shown below. What functional group must be removed in order to produce cadaverine (1,5-pentanediamine) 
A) One amino group must be removed and replaced with a hydrogen.
B) The carboxyl group must be removed and replaced with a hydrogen.
C) The hydrogen (shown) must be removed and replaced with an amino (NH2) group.
D) Lysine is 1, 5-pentanediamine. Nothing has to be removed.
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