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Average quantity of urea excreted daily humans per day is

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10 - 15 g
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25 - 30 g
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40 - 50 g
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100 - 500 mg
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Solution

The correct option is C 25 - 30 g
The composition of urine in humans is 95% water, 2.5 % urea and 2.5% other waste. As urea is the major excretory waste humans are considered ureotelic., On an average, 25-30 g of urea is excreted out per day.
So, the correct answer is '25-30 g'.

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