The removal of amine groups from amino acids results in the formation of
A)uric acid.
B)ammonia.
C)creatinine.
D)urea.

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The removal of amine groups from amino acids results in the formation of urea, which is eliminated from the body via urine. The other options (uric acid, ammonia, and creatinine) are also waste products that are eliminated from the body, but they are formed through different mechanisms and are not directly related to the removal of amine groups from amino acids.

The Removal of Amine Groups from Amino Acids Results in the Formation