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Proteins are broken down to form ammonia, which is toxic to cells. In which organ of the body is this ammonia converted to the less toxic compound urea? Liver Lungs Skin Kidneys NextReset

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Ammonia is a substance that is toxic to the body system and must be removed from the blood and excreted from the body. Thus, ammonia is metabolized in the liver and the process is called deamination. However, the metabolized ammonia in the liver is converted to urea which is a less toxic substances.

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