Ammonia Is Converted to the Much Less Toxic Substance

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ammonia is converted to the much less toxic substance

• A) acetic acid.
• B) phosphoric acid.
• C) amino acids.
• D) carbon dioxide.
• E) urea.

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