Question

Are humans uricotelic?

Answer 1

Uricotelic

1. Animals that excrete waste nitrogen from the body in the form of uric acid are called uricotelic.
2. Snakes, lizards, and birds are uricotelic.
3. Uric acid is insoluble in water and is mostly excreted as a paste or pellet.

Humans

1. Humans excrete urea instead of ammonia or uric acid as their primary metabolic waste.
2. These organisms are called ureotelic organisms.
3. Excretion of urea requires less water as compared to ammonia.