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Question

Urea is:

  1. A nitrogen-containing organic compound
  2. A nitrogen-containing inorganic compound
  3. A plant hormone
  4. An Endergonic compound

Answer:

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.