What happens to the nitrogen from excess protein? A) It is stored as carbohydrate. B) It is stored as fat. C) It is eliminated through the urea cycle. D) It is exhaled as N₂ gas. E) It is stored to make future proteins

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When the body metabolizes protein, the nitrogen from the amino acids is removed and converted into urea through the urea cycle. This urea is then eliminated from the body through the urine.

What Happens to the Nitrogen from Excess Protein