Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 11 - Assess - Page 236: 3

Answer

Uric acid is a waste product of protein/amino acid metabolism.

Work Step by Step

Accumulation of uric acid in the kidney can cause kidney stones and/or gout.
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