Excess proteins are converted into urea in
(a) lungs
(b) liver
(c) kidneys
(d) intestine

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(b) liver

Most of the urea is formed due to the catabolism of proteins in the liver.

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Excess proteins are converted into urea in (a) lungs (b) liver (c) kidneys (d) intestine

(b) liver Most of the urea is formed due to the catabolism of proteins in the liver.

Excess proteins are converted into urea in
(a) lungs
(b) liver
(c) kidneys
(d) intestine

(b) liver

Most of the urea is formed due to the catabolism of proteins in the liver.