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WAEC Biology 2004 Question 7

Question 7

Excretion

When a person's urine contains a high concentration of urea, it could be the result of

  1. A.a drop in body temperature
  2. B.having diabetes melitus
  3. C.eating a meal rich in protein
  4. D.drinking a large amount of water.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (eating a meal rich in protein)

Explanation

Excess amino acids from protein are broken down in the liver (deamination) to form urea, so a protein-rich meal raises urea in the urine.