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Excess protein is excreted because the body can only utilize and store a certain amount for energy production and tissue repair. When the body has more protein than it needs, the excess is broken down into its constituent amino acids and converted into urea by the liver for elimination through the kidneys in the urine. This helps maintain the body's acid-base balance and prevents accumulation of toxic byproducts from protein metabolism.

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