Question

Characteristics of Urea
Is urea is a saturated compound?​

Answer 1

Answer:

No, urea is not a saturated compound as it consists of a double bond in its structure. Urea is derived from ammonia and carbon dioxide in the liver.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

A N S W E R :

No, urea is not a saturated compound as it consists of a double bond in its structure.

The characteristics of urea are as follows —

• Urea is drived from ammonia and carbon dioxide in the liver.

• Urea is transported in the blood by plasma.

• Urea is the brakedown product of amino acids.

• Urea can be present in high concentrations in the blood of animals without any sort of toxic effects.

E X T R A I N F O R M A T I O N :

• Animals that excrete urea as the principal waste matter of their body, are know as " Ureotelic ".

• The process of excretion of ureá is know as " Ureotelism ".

• Ureotelic animals include mainly amphibians and mammals.

• " Elasmo branch fishes " retain urea in their body for hypert0nicity.