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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A

In ureotelic organisms, ammonia is not a product of metabolism.

B

In mammals, some amount of urea may be retained in the kidney matric to maintain osmalority.

C

In fish, kidneys do not play any significant role in the removal of ammonium ions.

D

Urea and uric acid are less toxic than ammonia.

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In ureotelic organisms, ammonia is produced by metabolism which when gets converted into urea. This urea is then exreted out by the kidneys and thus these animals are ureotelic.
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