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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Reaction**: Urea is formed from the reaction of ammonia (NH₃) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). This reaction can be represented as: \[ \text{NH}_3 + \text{CO}_2 \rightarrow \text{Urea} \] 2. **Identifying the Cycle**: The process of urea formation from ammonia and carbon dioxide is part of a biochemical pathway known as the urea cycle. This cycle is also referred to as the ornithine cycle. ...
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