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Assertion `:-` Uricotelism is terrestrial adaptation.
Reason `:-` Uric acid is least toxic and can be removed with a minimum loss of water.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

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If assertion is true but reason is false.

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If both assertion and reason are false.

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