protein breakdown and urea formation

Question 1

Proteins/Amino acids are not stored

Answer 1

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Question 2

•Excess proteins/amino acids are broken down to ammonia and a carbon skeleton

Answer 2

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Question 3

Ammonia is toxic so has to be removed as urea

Answer 3

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Question 4

Removal requires transamination and the urea cycle

Answer 4

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Question 5

Carbon skeletons can be used for the production of glucose, ketone bodies and/or energy

Answer 5

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