Question

Amoeba excretes ammonia. Why do human beings convert ammonia to urea?

Answer 1

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The conversion of ammonia to urea is essential in humans because ammonia is more toxic for our body as compared to urea. Other than that, ammonia is volatile and leaks through the body cells and vessels. On the contrary, urea is less volatile and it is easier for the body to accumulate it and excrete it through special channels.

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