Question

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 of acids
• D. Uric acid may be excreted through the lungs

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Uric acid can be excreted in almost solid form

Uric acid requires less amount of water for excretion, it is excreted in the form of pallets. It is found in lizards, insects etc