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Uric acid is the chief nitrogenous compo...

Uric acid is the chief nitrogenous component of the excretory products of

A

man

B

earthworm

C

cockroach

D

frog

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C
Cockroach excretes uric acid as the chief nitrogenous excretory product.
Man excretes urea as the chief nitrogenous excretory product.
Earthworm excetes 40% urea, 20% ammonia and 40% amino acids.
Frog excretes urea as the chief nitrogenous product.
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