Chapter 12, Problem 12.55PP

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason as to why the conversion of ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) into urea takes place.

Introduction:

Deamination is the process of removing $\alpha$ the amino group from amino acids, during the metabolism of amino acids in the body. Excess ingestion of protein requires degradation of amino acids, which results in the formation of NH₄⁺.