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to prevent toxic buildup of ammonia in the body with high protein intak…

Question

to prevent toxic buildup of ammonia in the body with high protein intake: a the kidneys convert ammonia to the less toxic uric acid. b the kidneys convert ammonia to the less toxic urea. c the muscles convert ammonia to urea for use as fuel. d the liver stores the ammonia. e the liver converts ammonia to the less toxic urea

Explanation:

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La urea es un compuesto menos tóxico que el amoníaco. El hígado es el órgano responsable de convertir el amoníaco, producido por el metabolismo de las proteínas, en urea para que sea excretado por los riñones.

Answer:

E. the liver converts ammonia to the less toxic urea