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Amino acid catabolism involves the oxidative degradation of amino acids, primarily in the liver, where they lose their amino groups to form -keto acids, which are then oxidized to CO2 and H2O. The amino groups are collected as L-glutamate and can be converted to urea or uric acid for excretion, depending on the organism. The urea cycle in ureotelic organisms converts toxic ammonia into urea, which is then excreted through the kidneys.
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