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Question 20
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The human body cannot store excess protein. What happens to amino acids that are not needed?

[1]
A

They are broken down in the liver to form urea, which is excreted by the kidneys.

B

They are broken down in the kidneys to form urea, which is excreted by the liver.

C

They are converted in the liver into glycogen, which is excreted by the kidneys.

D

They are converted in the kidneys into glycogen, which is stored in the liver.

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4.2 Respiration Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /4.2 Respiration

51 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 4.2 Respiration, covering 4.2.1 Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, 4.2.2 Response to exercise, and 4.2.3 Metabolism. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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