Q. The conversion of dangerous nitrogenous waste into less toxic excretory matter is carried out in man in the
A) Blood
B) Liver
C) Kidney
D) Skin
Explanation
Ornithine cycle or Kerbs Henseleit cycle takes place in liver cells. It continuously removes dangerously toxic ammonia and some $CO_{2}$ from blood and releases less toxic urea into the blood. Kidney continuously remove urea from blood to excrete it in urine.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.