Question

Urea is produced in kidneys.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Urea:

1. Urea is a nitrogenous waste produced as a by-product of the metabolism of proteins.
2. This process takes place in the liver. It does not occur in the kidney.
3. The organisms which release urea in their urine are known as ureotelic organisms. For example, human beings.

Liver:

1. The liver is one of the largest glands which is located on the right side of the upper abdomen of the human body.
2. It produces a juice known as bile which helps in the breakdown of proteins to form amino acids.
3. The amino acid further breaks down to form nitrogenous waste which is transported together with the blood.
4. Thus, urea is synthesized in the liver.

Final answer: The given statement is false.