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Chondrichtyes are...

Chondrichtyes are

A

ammonotelic

B

uricotelic

C

guanotelic

D

ureotelic

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Chondrichthyes**: - Chondrichthyes is a class of fish that includes sharks, rays, and skates. They are characterized by having a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone. 2. **Identifying the Excretion Method**: - Chondrichthyes are known for their method of excretion. They primarily excrete nitrogenous waste in the form of ammonia. 3. **Differentiating Excretion Types**: - The options provided are: - Ammonotelic: Excretes ammonia. - Uricotelic: Excretes uric acid. - Ureotelic: Excretes urea. - Guanotelic: Excretes guanine. - Since Chondrichthyes excrete ammonia, they fall under the category of ammonotelic organisms. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question "Chondrichthyes are" is **ammonotelic**.
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