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CAIE IGCSE Biology 13.1.6 Liver Assimilation of Amino Acids

Practise explaining how the liver assimilates absorbed amino acids by converting them into proteins.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • identify the liver as the organ with a major role in amino-acid assimilation
  • describe assimilation as converting absorbed amino acids into proteins
  • distinguish protein synthesis from deamination of excess amino acids and urea formation

13.1.6—Role of the liver in the assimilation question 1

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Which labelled organ has a major role in the assimilation of amino acids by converting them to proteins?

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