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In humans, urea is formed in .

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kidney
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liver
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pancreas
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urinary bladder
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Solution

The correct option is B liver
Breakdown of proteins give amino acids. These amino acids are further broken down to give ammonia. This ammonia is highly toxic and it cannot be stored in the body. So, it is converted to urea in the liver. This urea is then sent to the kidney for excretion.

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