What Key Function Does the Urea Cycle Play in the Degradation

question 63

Multiple Choice

What key function does the urea cycle play in the degradation of amino acids?

• A)removes ammonium ions from the blood
• B)provides nitrogen for the synthesis of proteins
• C)removes carbon monoxide from the blood
• D)removes carboxylic acids from the blood
• E)provides carboxyl groups for the synthesis of amino acids

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