Histidine is converted to histamine by_____________?
Correct answer: A. Decarboxylation
- A. Decarboxylation
- B. Hydroxylation
- C. Transamination
- D. Reduction
Explanation
Histidine is converted to histamine by histidine decarboxylase, which removes its carboxyl group as CO₂. This is a decarboxylation reaction, not hydroxylation or transamination.
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