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Although the living body is overall considered organic, there are many inorganic (in the chemistry definition of the word) within the body that are vital for normal function. Several of these can be found in normal urine, including bicarbonate ions and potassium ions. One of the major inorganic ions found in the urine is ammonium (NH4+) - this is a waste product of protein metabolism and excretion of this is a primary function of the urinary tract.

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