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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question

Question

What does the liver do with the toxic ammonia produced during deamination?
Options
A It stores it in the gallbladder.
B It releases it into the blood.
C It changes it into less toxic urea.
Correct Answer
D It excretes it in bile.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Because ammonia is toxic, the liver quickly changes it into urea, which is less harmful.

Hint

Urea is the main nitrogenous waste in mammals.

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