Urea

UREA can have different meanings depending on the context:

1. Urea (Chemical Compound)

Urea is a simple organic molecule made up of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen, represented by the formula CO(NH₂)₂. It naturally occurs in mammals as a waste product of protein metabolism in the liver.Chemical Composition: CO(NH₂)₂
Common Uses:

  • Urea is primarily used as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer in farming, helping crops grow better by supplying nitrogen, an essential nutrient.
  • It's also used in producing resins (such as urea-formaldehyde), some medicines, skin-care products, and adhesives.
  • In the human body, it helps eliminate excess nitrogen through urine.

2. UREA in Farming

In agriculture, "urea" refers to a popular type of nitrogen fertilizer. It contains about 46% nitrogen, making it highly effective for boosting plant growth.
Farmers apply it to the soil or dissolve it in water to spray on plants. Once in the ground, it transforms into forms of nitrogen (ammonium and nitrate) that plants can absorb and use for nourishment.

3. Urea Cycle (Biological Process)

The urea cycle is a metabolic pathway in the liver where ammonia, a toxic substance produced from protein breakdown, is converted into urea. Urea is then expelled from the body in urine, preventing harmful ammonia build-up in the bloodstream.

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