Section M Nitrogen metabolism 1. Reduction of N 2 into ammonia (NH 3 or NH 4 + ) 2. Synthesis of the 20 amino acids. 3. Amino acid degradation.
Protein Catabolism. Overview of Protein Catabolism Proteases are zymogens Excess amino acids are not stored Normal protein turnover 1-2% of body protein.
PROTEIN METABOLISM: SPECIFIC WAYS OF AMINO ACIDS CATABOLISM AND SYNTHESIS.
