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What is Putrescene - a polyamine is formed by decarboxylation of: and explain in detail?
Ans: B (Ornithine)Ref: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry,28th editionExplanation:Polyamines include putrescine, spermidine, spermine.Ornithine is a major precursor for synthesis of polyamines.Conversion of ornithine to putrescine is catalyzed by Ornithine Decarboxylase. (See figure)