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Why do humans excrete urea instead of ammonia?


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Human excretory product:

  1. Humans do not excrete ammonia directly.
  2. Ammonia is converted into urea that occurs in the liver and kidney.
  3. Urea is a less toxic compound compared to ammonia.
  4. They eliminate two nitrogen atoms and for its excretion, less water is required.

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