Kidney failure can lead to a build-up of a product of transamination in the blood.Which of the following would you expect to remain in the blood rather than be released into the urine?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ammonia is a product of transamination that is normally converted into urea by the kidneys for excretion in urine. However, in kidney failure, urea cannot be effectively cleared from the blood, leading to a build-up of ammonia in the blood. Ketone bodies, fatty acids, and glycerol are not products of transamination and would not be affected by kidney failure in this way.

Kidney Failure Can Lead to a Build-Up of a Product