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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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in kidneys as well as eliminated by kidneys

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in liver and also eliminated by the 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**: - In humans, the main nitrogenous waste product is urea. 2. **Understand the Synthesis of Urea**: - Urea is synthesized through a series of biochemical reactions known as the urea cycle (also called the ornithine cycle). 3. **Location of Urea Synthesis**: - The urea cycle occurs primarily in the liver, specifically in the mitochondrial matrix and the cytosol of liver cells. 4. **Toxicity of Ammonia**: - Ammonia, which is a byproduct of protein metabolism, is highly toxic. The urea cycle converts ammonia and carbon dioxide into urea, which is much less toxic. 5. **Elimination of Urea**: - Once synthesized in the liver, urea is transported to the kidneys, where it is eliminated from the body through urine. 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct statement is that the principal nitrogenous excretory compound in humans (urea) is synthesized in the liver and eliminated mostly through the kidneys. ### Final Answer: The principal nitrogenous excretory compound in humans is synthesized in the liver but eliminated mostly through the kidneys. ---
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