SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO/ISO)
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NSO Level 1
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2024
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Sample
What is the main nitrogenous waste product excreted by humans?
Explanation
Explanation
In humans, ammonia produced from protein breakdown is converted into the less toxic urea in the liver, which is then filtered out by the kidneys and excreted in urine.
PRO TIP
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