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Urea is produced by the enzyme_____________?

Correct answer: C. Arginase

  • A. Urease
  • B. Uricase
  • C. Arginase
  • D. Glutaminase

Explanation

Arginase catalyses the final urea-cycle reaction, splitting arginine into urea and ornithine. Urease breaks down urea, while uricase acts on uric acid.

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