Chapter 26, Problem 26.23EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To name the general two types of compounds those are used as reactants in a transamination reaction.

Concept introduction: Transamination reaction is a biochemical reaction that involves transfer of an amino group. In transamination reaction exchange of an amino group from an $\text{α-amino}$acid with a keto group of an $\text{α-keto}$acid. There occurs no net loss or gain of amino acid in transamination reaction.