Because the human body cannot store excess nitrogen, ________.
A. ammonia is formed from the excess nitrogen and the liver converts it into urea, which is eventually eliminated by the kidneys
B. deamination removes it from the amino acid, leaving a substrate known as acetyl CoA
C. the possible energy content of excess amino acids is wasted
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: A
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