UPPSC 2017 GS-I General science
Question

Urea is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: A nitrogen-containing organic compound

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A nitrogen-containing organic compound”.

Urea is a nitrogen-containing organic compound. It is a waste product produced by the liver when the body breaks down proteins. Urea is excreted from the body through the kidneys in urine.

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