Metabolism & Nutrition - Proteins

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What do proteins break down into?

Amino acids

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What happens to amino acids during metabolism?

Either recycled to build new proteins, or converted into fats then acetyl CoA to power Krebs Cycle

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Urea Cycle

Amino acids are decomposed into nitrogenous waste and broken down into urea and water which are eliminated through kidneys in urine

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Where does the urea cycle occur?

Liver and kidneys