Biosynthesis of phenylalanine. Prephenate is decarboxylated with loss of hydroxyl to form phenylpyruvate. This is transaminated to phenylalanine, with glutamate as the nitrogen source.

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Biosynthesis of phenylalanine. Prephenate is decarboxylated with loss of hydroxyl to form phenylpyruvate. This is transaminated to phenylalanine, with glutamate as the nitrogen source.