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Mention any one characteristics of ammonia as a nitrogenous metabolic waste. Which of the following animals is/are ammoniotelic: camel, whale, shark, frog?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify a Characteristic of Ammonia**: - Ammonia is a nitrogenous metabolic waste that is highly toxic. It is produced as a byproduct of amino acid catabolism. 2. **Explain the Toxicity of Ammonia**: - Due to its high toxicity, ammonia needs to be excreted quickly. Animals that excrete ammonia require a large amount of water to dilute it and reduce its toxicity. ...
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