The liver converts excess amino acids to simple carbohydrates to be used for energy production by a process called:
A)deamination
B)interamination
C)protein synthesis
D)transamination

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Deamination is the process by which amino acids are broken down if there is an excess of protein intake. The amino group (NH2) is removed from the amino acid molecule, converting it into ammonia (NH3), which is further converted into urea by the liver for excretion by the kidneys. The remaining part of the amino acid can then be converted into glucose or ketones to be used as energy.

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