Urea is formed in_____________?
Correct answer: C. Liver
- A. Brain
- B. Kidney
- C. Liver
- D. Intestine
Explanation
Urea is formed mainly in the liver through the urea cycle, which converts toxic ammonia into a less toxic compound for renal excretion. The kidney primarily excretes urea rather than synthesising it.
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