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The principal nitrogenous exretory compound in humans is syntheised

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in kidneys but eliminated mostly through liver

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as well as elimated by kidneyys

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in liver and also eliminated by rthe same through bile

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in the liver, but eliminated mostly through kidneys.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Principal Nitrogenous Excretory Compound**: The principal nitrogenous excretory compound in humans is urea. 2. **Synthesis Location**: Urea is synthesized primarily in the liver through a process known as the ornithine cycle (or urea cycle). 3. **Mechanism of Synthesis**: - The synthesis begins with one molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) reacting with two molecules of ammonia (NH3). - This reaction is facilitated by the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase and involves the activation of CO2 by biotin, leading to the formation of carbamoyl phosphate. 4. **Formation of Citrulline**: - The carbamoyl phosphate then reacts with ornithine, resulting in the formation of citrulline. 5. **Formation of Arginine**: - Citrulline combines with another molecule of ammonia to form arginine. 6. **Breakdown of Arginine**: - Arginine is then broken down into urea and ornithine. 7. **Excretion of Urea**: - Urea, being the major nitrogenous excretory product, is primarily eliminated from the body through the kidneys. 8. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct statement is that urea is synthesized in the liver and eliminated mostly through the kidneys.

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Principal Nitrogenous Excretory Compound**: The principal nitrogenous excretory compound in humans is urea. 2. **Synthesis Location**: Urea is synthesized primarily in the liver through a process known as the ornithine cycle (or urea cycle). ...
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