When the liver breaks down amino acids,the waste product produced is

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When the liver breaks down amino acids, it forms ammonia which is a toxic substance. The liver removes the toxic ammonia by converting it into urea which is then eliminated through urine. Therefore, the waste product produced when the liver breaks down amino acids is urea. Option A 'Uric acid' is a waste product formed when purines are broken down. Option B 'Bile' is not a waste product but is a digestive juice produced by the liver. Option D 'Bilirubin' is a waste product produced from the breakdown of red blood cells and is excreted in feces.

When the Liver Breaks Down Amino Acids,the Waste Product Produced