Question

Are sharks ureotelic?

Answer 1

Ureotelic:

1. Animals that excrete waste nitrogen as urea are called ureotelic.
2. The excess nitrogen after metabolism is converted into urea and then released in the form of urine from the body.
3. Humans and cartilaginous fishes are ureotelic.
4. Sharks belong to the class Chondrichthyes and are ureotelic animals.
5. They excrete urea as their primary metabolic waste similar to humans.