What occurs during the process of "deamination" in the liver?

  1. Breakdown of toxins.
  2. Removal of the nitrogen-containing part of amino acids.
  3. Conversion of glucose to glycogen.
  4. Production of bile salts.

📝 Detailed explanation

Deamination removes the amino group from excess amino acids, forming ammonia (then urea) and keto acids for energy.
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