Why is the Urea cycle important in protein catabolism?   A. Urea transports amino acids to the liver. B. Urea synthesis prevents ammonium toxicity C. Urea is unstable and rapidly metabolized by the liver. D. Urea is a source of amino acids

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Why is the Urea cycle important in protein catabolism?

 

A. Urea transports amino acids to the liver.

B. Urea synthesis prevents ammonium toxicity

C. Urea is unstable and rapidly metabolized by the liver.

D. Urea is a source of amino acids

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