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1.	Which is the first step in the catabolism of most L-amino acids once they have reached the liver is promoted?
A.	Amino transferases
B.	Glutaminase
C.	Glutamine synthase
D.	Glutamate dehydrogenase
Answer» B. Glutaminase

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