Nitrogen

Question 1

What are the main nitrogen containing molecules in the body

Answer 1

Proteins, nuclei acids, nucleotides, biologically active enzymes, haem- molecules

Question 2

Where do we get nitrogen from/ uses

Answer 2

Diet, used for amino acids/ nucleotides
Not fats or carbs

Question 3

Fate of dietary protein

Answer 3

Enzymatically hydrolyised into amino acids

Question 4

How is nitrogen excreted

Answer 4

Ammonia is turned to water soluble non toxic urea