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which of the molecules listed below directly donates a nitrogen atom for the formation of urea during the urea cycle?

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Aspartate directly donates a nitrogen atom from the formation of urea during the urea cycle.
The argininosuccinate synthase reeaction links aspartate and citrulline via the amino group of aspartate and provides the second nitrogen of urea.
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