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The equation below represents a metabolic process that occurs in a certain organ in the m mammalian body:- Ammonia (enzymes)----> Organic compound Q + water + Carbon...

The equation below represents a metabolic process that occurs in a certain organ in the m
mammalian body:-
Ammonia (enzymes)----> Organic compound Q + water +
Carbon (IV) oxide
a) Name the process represented in the equation.
b) Name the organ in which the process occurs.
c) Why is the process important to the mammal?
d) Identify the organic compound Q.
e) Explain the source of ammonia in the organ named in (b) above.
f) What happens to organic compound Q?

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Kavungya
a) Detoxification;
b) Liver;
c) Prevents ammonia from accumulating to toxic levels; which would affect body functions;
d) Urea;
e) Excess amino acids are broken down to form amino group; which is combined with
hydrogen atom to form ammonia;
f) It is transported to the kidney; through the renal artery where it is excreted
Kavungya answered the question on June 17, 2019 at 06:41

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