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Involves removing NH2 (amino group) from an amino acid and forming ammonia (NH3) by reacting the amino acid with oxygen.<ref>Boyle M. (2008) Biology, 3rd edition, London: Collins. p242</ref> | Involves removing NH2 (amino group) from an amino acid and forming ammonia (NH3) by reacting the amino acid with oxygen.<ref>Boyle M. (2008) Biology, 3rd edition, London: Collins. p242</ref> | ||
The organic acid containing an oxygen with a double bond is usually respired. | The organic acid containing an oxygen with a double bond is usually respired. | ||
Ammonia is a toxic substance to the body and is converted quickly into urea which is less harmful. The kidneys remove urea from the body. | Ammonia is a toxic substance to the body and is converted quickly into urea which is less harmful. The kidneys remove urea from the body. | ||
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Process in the liver
Involves removing NH2 (amino group) from an amino acid and forming ammonia (NH3) by reacting the amino acid with oxygen.[1]
The organic acid containing an oxygen with a double bond is usually respired.
Ammonia is a toxic substance to the body and is converted quickly into urea which is less harmful. The kidneys remove urea from the body.
References
- ↑ Boyle M. (2008) Biology, 3rd edition, London: Collins. p242