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An advantage of excreting nitrogenous wastes in the form of uric acid is that

A

Uric acid can be excreted in almost solid form

B

The formation of uric acid requires a great deal of energy

C

Uric acid is the first metabolic breakdown product

D

Uric acid may be excreted through the lungs

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