Urea Cycle Flashcards
0
Q
In what organ does the urea cycle occur?
A
Liver
1
Q
What is the purpose of the Urea Cycle?
A
Converting ammonia to urea
2
Q
Where do the reactions of the urea cycle occur in the liver?
A
First 2 reactions in the mitochondrial matrix, rest in the cytosol
3
Q
What are the sources of nitrogens and carbons in urea?
A
Nitrogen from NH4+ and asparatate; carbon from CO2
4
Q
What compound serves as a carrier that is regenerated by the cycle?
A
Ornithine
