JAMB Biology 1980 Question 16

Question 16

Excretion

The conversion of excess amino acids into urea occurs in the

  1. A.kidney
  2. B.pancreas
  3. C.villi
  4. D.liver
  5. E.spleen.
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Answer: D (liver)

Explanation

Excess amino acids are deaminated in the liver and the amino groups turned into urea.