Ammonia is
A)a waste product of fatty acid metabolism.
B)exhaled by the lungs into the air.
C)processed by the liver to form urea,a less toxic compound.
D)a waste product of fatty acid metabolism and is excreted by the kidneys into urine.
E)a polypeptide containing many amino acids.

Question

Ammonia is
A)a waste product of fatty acid metabolism.
B)exhaled by the lungs into the air.
C)processed by the liver to form urea,a less toxic compound.
D)a waste product of fatty acid metabolism and is excreted by the kidneys into urine.
E)a polypeptide containing many amino acids.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ammonia is a toxic compound produced by the breakdown of amino acids. The liver converts ammonia into a less toxic compound, urea, which is excreted in urine by the kidneys.

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