The nitrogen removed from an amino acid generates ammonia, which is converted to and excreted in the urine.

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Nitrogen from amino acids is converted into waste products such as urea, which is excreted in the urine. Carbon and sodium are not directly involved in this process. Proteins are made up of amino acids, but the question is specifically about the nitrogen removed from an amino acid, not the entire protein.

The Nitrogen Removed from an Amino Acid Generates Ammonia, Which