Proteins are broken down to form ammonia, which is toxic to cells. In which organ of the body is this ammonia converted to the less toxic compound urea?

Liver

Lungs

Skin

Kidneys

Question

Proteins are broken down to form ammonia, which is toxic to cells. In which organ of the body is this ammonia converted to the less toxic compound urea? 



Liver



Lungs



Skin



Kidneys

anonymous · Answer

@Ail.A

anonymous · Answer

This process occurs in the LIVER and is called deamination. The amino groups are converted to uea, which is then easily excreted.
Source:
Former anatomy teacher