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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Ammonia produced during deamination must be converted to urea because:
Options
A Urea is needed for protein synthesis
B Ammonia is toxic to the body
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C Ammonia cannot be dissolved in urine
D The kidneys cannot filter ammonia
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ammonia produced during deamination must be converted to urea because ammonia is toxic to the body. The urea cycle in the liver converts ammonia to less toxic urea, which can be safely transported in the blood and excreted.

Hint

This compound is highly toxic and must be quickly converted to a safer form.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1164 of 2214
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