JAMB Biology 2020 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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17. In which of the following does the conversion of excess amino acids into urea occur? (a) Liver (b) Kidney (c) Pancreas (d) Villi
- A. A. LiverCorrect
- B. B. Kidney
- C. C. Pancreas
- D. D. Villi
Explanation
Excess amino acid is converted to urea through the process of deamination, which occurs in the liver. This should not be confused with urine formation, which occurs in the kidney.
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