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Some animals excrete uric acid in urine ...

Some animals excrete uric acid in urine (uricotelic) as it requires very little water. This is an adaptation to conserve water loss. Which animals among the following are most likely to be uricotelic?

A

fishes

B

amphibians

C

birds

D

mammals

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The correct Answer is:
C

Uricotelic organism excrete uric acid or its salts as a result of deamination. Uricotelic organisms included terrestrial arthropods, Lizards, Snakes and Birds.
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