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Decomposition of urea into `NH_(3)` and `CO_(2)` is followed by the action of enzyme

A

urease

B

Pepsin

C

Invertase

D

All of the these

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To solve the question regarding the decomposition of urea into ammonia (NH₃) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) and the enzyme involved in this process, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Decomposition of Urea**: - Urea (chemical formula: NH₂CONH₂) decomposes in the presence of water to produce ammonia (NH₃) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). - The chemical equation for this reaction can be represented as: \[ \text{NH}_2\text{CO}\text{NH}_2 \xrightarrow{\text{H}_2\text{O}} 2\text{NH}_3 + \text{CO}_2 \] 2. **Identifying the Enzyme**: - The process of breaking down urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide is catalyzed by an enzyme. - The specific enzyme that catalyzes this reaction is called **urease**. 3. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the enzyme responsible for the decomposition of urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide is **urease**. ### Final Answer: The enzyme used to decompose urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide is **urease**.
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