WAEC Biology 2017 Question 16

Question 16

Excretion

Deamination of amino acids in the liver produces

  1. A.blood sugar.
  2. B.glycogen.
  3. C.bile.
  4. D.urea.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (urea.)

Explanation

Deamination removes the amino group from extra amino acids. The amino group becomes ammonia, which the liver turns into urea.