_ molecule is 100000 times less toxic than ammonia.
Correct answer: B. Urea
- A. Uric acid
- B. Urea
- C. Both
- D. None
Explanation
Urea is a waste product formed in the liver through the urea cycle. It is much less toxic than ammonia, which is why it can safely circulate in the bloodstream and be excreted in urine. Ammonia is highly toxic and needs to be converted into less harmful substances such as urea. Uric acid is also less toxic than ammonia but is less commonly used in mammals as a nitrogenous waste product. Thus, the correct answer is Urea because it fits the criteria of being 100000 times less toxic than ammonia.
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