Transamination: How the Body Synthesizes Non-Essential Amino Acids
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The human body is capable of producing 11 of the 20 common amino acids necessary for protein synthesis. The process called transamination is how the body synthesizes these non-essential amino acids, playing a crucial role in overall metabolism. This biochemical reaction efficiently reallocates nitrogen within the body to create the building blocks it needs to function properly.
