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Ammonia formed during digestion is processed in

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Liver
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Small intestine
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Large intestine
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Stomach
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Solution

The correct option is A Liver
  • During digestion, the deamination of amino acids results in the production of ammonia (NH3).
  • However, the liver contains a system of carrier molecules and enzymes which quickly converts the ammonia (and carbon dioxide) into urea
  • This ammonia is an extremely toxic base and its accumulation in the body may cause death. Hence, Ammonia is formed during digestion in the liver.
So, the correct answer is 'liver'.

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