Nitrogen Metabolism: How the Liver Handles Amino Acid Breakdown
Nitrogen from amino acid breakdown is not stored in the liver. It’s converted to urea via ureagenesis, transported to kidneys, and excreted in urine. Carbon skeletons are used for energy or other metabolism.
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