General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Metabolic Pathways for Lipids and Amino Acids - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 897: 24.85

Answer

Ammonium ion, formed in the breakdown of amino acids, is very toxic if/when it is accumulates in the liver.

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Ammonium ion, formed in the breakdown of amino acids, is very toxic if/when it is accumulates in the liver.
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