Urea Vs. Uric Acid: Nitrogenous Waste Distinction
Urea and uric acid are two distinct nitrogenous waste products generated during nitrogen metabolism. Despite both being excreted by the kidneys, they differ significantly in their chemical structure and origin. Urea is formed from ammonia in the liver through the urea cycle, while uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism, its production mediated by…