When the carbon skeleton of an amino acid is oxidized for energy,the amino group is removed and sent to the liver to produce ________.

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When the carbon skeleton of an amino acid is oxidized for energy, the amino group is removed in the form of ammonia, which is toxic to the body. The liver converts the toxic ammonia into a less toxic compound called urea, which is then excreted by the kidneys in urine. Therefore, the correct choice is C, urea.

When the Carbon Skeleton of an Amino Acid Is Oxidized