A 3-year-old boy from North India presents with recurrent vomiting, developmental delay, and seizures. Serum ammonia is markedly elevated at 180 µmol/L (normal <50). Urine orotic acid is elevated. Genetic testing confirms OTC deficiency. Regarding the biochemistry of this disorder, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

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