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Ammonia is toxic to which type of cells?

Body cells (correct)

Muscle cells

Bone cells

Skin cells

What is deamination?

The filtration of urea by the kidneys

The breakdown of urea in the liver

The removal of an amino group from an amino acid or other compound (correct)

The addition of an amino group to an amino acid or other compound

Which organ combines ammonia with carbon dioxide to form urea?

Liver (correct)

Kidneys

Lungs

Heart

Is urea harmful to the body?

No, urea is not harmful Signup and view all the answers

What happens to urea after it is formed?

It is filtered by the kidneys and joins with urine Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the portions of the resulting substance after deamination?

They enter the Kreb cycle to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Kreb cycle?

To produce energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the kidneys in the process of ammonia elimination?

To filter urea and join it with urine Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves breaking down fats into glycerol and fatty acid chains?

Beta oxidation Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of excessive production of ketones during fat metabolism?

Metabolic acidosis Signup and view all the answers

Which macronutrient is primarily used for energy production during fat metabolism?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deamination in protein metabolism?

To remove nitrogen group from amino acids Signup and view all the answers

Why are essential amino acids important for the body?

They are used to build cellular structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Kreb Cycle in energy production?

To convert acetyl-CoA into ATP Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the liver in fat metabolism?

To break down lipids with hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers