Consider the following statements regarding the metabolic functions of the liver: 1. Glycogenolysis is the process of converting excess glucose into glycogen for storage. 2. The liver synthesizes non-essential amino acids and plasma proteins like albumin and fibrinogen. 3. Deamination of excess amino acids in the liver leads to the production of ammonia, which is then converted to urea. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 1 and 3 only
  • C: 2 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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