Question

Urea is formed as a side product of the cleavage of arginine with arginase.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

In the urea cycle, urea is formed as a side product during the conversion of arginine to ornithine in the presence of arginase. The urea is secreted out while ornithine enters mitochondria for its reuse in the further urea cycles.

So, the given statement is true and the correct option is 'A'.