Two examples in which the nitrogenous wastes are excreted from the body in the form of uric acid are:
Correct answer: A. Birds and lizards
- A. Birds and lizards
- B. Frogs and cartilaginous fish
- C. Insects and bony fish
- D. mammals and molluscs
Explanation
Birds and lizards are uricotelic. Uricotelic animals are those that excrete nitrogenous waste in the form of uric acid. Being insoluble in water, uric acid does not require water for its elimination.
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