FUND.OF GEN CHEM CHAP 1-13 W/ACCESS
FUND.OF GEN CHEM CHAP 1-13 W/ACCESS
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Author: McMurry
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.31AP
Interpretation Introduction

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The reason for conversion of NH4+ ion into urea for excretion has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

  • The NH4+ ion is highly toxic to living things, so the concentration of NH4+ ion should be diluted in the bodies living things.
  • Urea is nontoxic to living things.
  • Mammals converts NH4+ ion into urea during the excretion process.

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