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It is a cyclic process of enzymatic reactions which operates in the liver cells as a result of which urea is formed from ammonia, carbondioxide and NH2 group:

Correct answer: A. Ornithine cycle

  • A. Ornithine cycle
  • B. Citrulline cycle
  • C. Arginine cycle
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Ornithine cycle is the correct term for the urea cycle. Ornithine, a non-protein amino acid, is used as a carrier molecule in this cycle. It involves a series of enzymatic reactions that occur in the mitochondria and cytoplasm of liver cells, ultimately leading to the formation of urea.

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