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In Ornithine cycle, which one pair of the following wastes are removed from the blood?

1. CO2 and urea
2. CO2 and ammonia
3. Ammonia and urea
4. Urea and sodium salts

Correct answer: CO2 and ammonia

Solution

The ornithine (urea) cycle detoxifies ammonia by converting it into urea in the liver. Carbon dioxide is also used in the cycle, and the pair associated with wastes removed from blood here is carbon dioxide and ammonia.

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