Ornithine cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Why is ammonia toxic?
A
-Highly toxic and highly soluble
2
Q
2NH3 +CO2 to
A
CO(NH2)2+H20
3
Q
Ornithine cycle
A
-removing the amino group from amino acids converted into urea and useful production
4
Q
Detoxification by:
A
-oxidation
-reduction
-methylation
-combination with another molecule
