The key functional group in the PLP-dependent transamination of an a-amino acid is an activated

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The key functional group in PLP-dependent transamination is an imine linkage between the PLP cofactor and the a-amino acid substrate, which is formed through the elimination of the amino group from the amino acid and the Schiff base formation with PLP. This imine linkage allows for the transfer of the amino group to the keto acid acceptor, which ultimately leads to the production of a new amino acid and a new keto acid. Therefore, the correct answer is B) imine.

The Key Functional Group in the PLP-Dependent Transamination of an A-Amino