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In Ornithine cycle, which of the following wastes are removed from the blood ?

  1. A
    Urea and urine
  2. B
    Ammonia and urea
  3. C
    CO2 and ammonia
  4. D
    CO2 and urea

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The Ornithine cycle, also known as the urea cycle, is a series of biochemical reactions that occur in the liver and are responsible for the removal of excess ammonia from the body. Ammonia is a toxic product of amino acid metabolism and must be converted into a less toxic form for excretion. In the Ornithine cycle, ammonia is converted into urea, which is then excreted in the urine. The correct answer is option (B) Ammonia and urea, as ammonia is removed from the blood and converted into urea, which is then excreted. Think of it this way: the Ornithine cycle is crucial for detoxifying ammonia by converting it into urea, which can then be safely excreted from the body.

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In Ornithine cycle, which of the following wastes are removed from the blood ?
A
Urea and urine
B
Ammonia and urea
C
CO2 and ammonia
D
CO2 and urea

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