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Human beings are...

Human beings are

A

Uricotelic

B

Ureotelic

C

Ammonotelic

D

Both 2 & 3

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the type of excretory product that human beings secrete. This involves knowing the classification of organisms based on their waste products. 2. **Identifying Excretory Products**: There are three main types of excretory products based on nitrogenous waste: - Ammonotelic: organisms that excrete ammonia. - Ureotelic: organisms that excrete urea. - Uricotelic: organisms that excrete uric acid. 3. **Determining Human Excretion**: Humans belong to the category of ureotelic organisms. This means that the primary nitrogenous waste product excreted by humans is urea. 4. **Formation of Urea**: Urea is formed in the liver through the urea cycle. It is less toxic than ammonia, which is why humans excrete it instead of ammonia. 5. **Excretion Process**: After its formation in the liver, urea is transported to the kidneys, where it is filtered out of the blood and excreted from the body through urine. 6. **Evaluating Options**: - **Uricotelic**: Incorrect, as this refers to organisms that excrete uric acid (e.g., birds). - **Ureotelic**: Correct, as this refers to organisms that excrete urea (humans). - **Ammonotelic**: Incorrect, as this refers to organisms that excrete ammonia (e.g., many aquatic animals). 7. **Conclusion**: The correct classification for human beings in terms of excretory products is ureotelic, as they primarily excrete urea. **Final Answer**: Human beings are ureotelic. ---
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