Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 36, Problem 2RQ
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The process of ammonia formation in the body until its excretion.

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Mammals are heterotrophic in nature and depend on plants for their food. The mammals consume protein in the form of amino acid. When protein is metabolized it breaks into carbon and hydrogen, which in turn are used as energy source. The unmetabolized part converts into toxic waste product ammonia.

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