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A portion of uric acid is changed into urea and ammonia by intestinal

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Urogenolysis
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Ureolysis
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Uricolysis
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Ureotolysis
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Solution

The correct option is C Uricolysis
The bacteria present in intestinal tract break a portion of uric acid present in the food we eat into urea and ammonia. This phenomenon is called uricolysis. Hence a portion of uric acid is changed into urea and ammonia by intestinal bacteria is called as urinalysis.
So, the correct answer is 'Uricolysis'.

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