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STANDARD Botany Amino Acid Synthesis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Amino acids are mostly synthesised from

A

mineral salts

B

fatty acids

C

volatile acids

D

α-ketoglutaric acid

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Amino acids are mostly synthesised from α-ketoglutaric acid. These are the precursors of amino acids. A five carbon compound formed during Krebs’ cycle is α-ketoglutaric acid which is the first dicarboxylic acid formed. Pyruvic acid converted into alanine, α-ketoglutaric acid into glutamic acid, OAA into aspartic acid, polymerization of such amino acids results into formation of proteins.

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