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Assertion. Deamination takes place in the hepatocytes by oxidase by oxidase enzyme, producing `NH_(3)`.
Reason. Ornithine cycle combines `NH_(3)` and `CO_(2)` to form urea in the adipocytes.

A

If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

If A is true but R is false.

D

If both A and R are false.

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Deamination takes place in the hepatocytes by oxidase enzyme, producing NH3." - Deamination is the process where an amino group is removed from an amino acid, resulting in the production of ammonia (NH3). - This process primarily occurs in the liver, specifically in hepatocytes, which are the liver cells. The oxidase enzyme is involved in this process. 2. **Evaluating the Reason**: - The reason states that "Ornithine cycle combines NH3 and CO2 to form urea in the adipocytes." - The ornithine cycle (or urea cycle) is a series of chemical reactions that take place in the liver, where ammonia (NH3) is converted into urea, which is less toxic and can be excreted from the body. - The reason incorrectly states that this process occurs in adipocytes (fat cells). In reality, the ornithine cycle occurs in the hepatocytes (liver cells). 3. **Conclusion**: - The assertion is true because deamination occurs in the hepatocytes and produces NH3. - The reason is false because the ornithine cycle occurs in the hepatocytes, not in adipocytes. - Therefore, the correct answer is that the assertion is true, but the reason is false. ### Final Answer: - Assertion: True - Reason: False - Correct option: A is true but R is false.
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