J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2004

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    Ornithine cycle removes :

    A)  \[C{{O}_{2}}\] and ammonia from blood in liver

    B)  ammonia and urea from blood in liver

    C)  \[C{{O}_{2}}\]and urea from blood in liver

    D)  ammonia and uric acid from blood in liver

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Ureotelic animals synthesize urea from ammonia and \[C{{O}_{2}}\] of blood in liver (as all body cells produce some ammonia as a result of protein metabolism). This show cyclic processes and named as Ornithine cycle, urea cycle or Krebs Hensleit cycle.


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