When amino acids are broken down for energy, they are then incorporated by the liver into which of the following substances?

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Amino acids are broken down into ammonia and then converted into urea by the liver. Urea is then excreted by the kidneys in the urine. Therefore, the correct answer is D) urea. Amino acids can also be used for protein synthesis or converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis, but they are not specifically incorporated into bile or chyme.

When Amino Acids Are Broken Down for Energy, They Are