PW-018
unreviewed
Urea Cycle
Amino Acid & Nitrogen Metabolism Anabolic (detoxification) 5 steps
NH4+ + HCO3- + aspartate
Urea + fumarate
The urea cycle converts toxic ammonia and the amino nitrogen of aspartate into urea, the principal nitrogenous waste product in humans. It is essential during amino-acid catabolis…
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