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Involves removing NH<sub>2</sub> ([[amino group|amino group]]) from an amino acid and forming [[ammonia|ammonia]] (NH<sub>3</sub>) by reacting the amino acid with [[oxygen|oxygen]] <ref>Boyle M. (2008) Biology, 3rd edition, London: Collins. p242</ref>. | |||
Involves removing | |||
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|kidneys]] remove [[urea|urea]] from the body.<br> | ||
= References = | === References === | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
Revision as of 16:00, 22 October 2012
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