Question

Ornithine cycle removes two waste products from blood in liver

• A. Carbon dioxide and ammonia
• B. Ammonia and uric acid
• C. Urea and carbon dioxide
• D. Ammonia and uric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is A Carbon dioxide and ammonia

Ornithine cycle

Ornithine cycle is a biochemical reaction which involves production of urea from ammonia in the liver. It is also known as “urea cycle” or “Krebs–Henseleit cycle”.

Two waste products are removed by ornithine cycle:

• Ammonia
• Carbon dioxide

Final answer

(B) Carbon dioxide and ammonia