Question

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The main nitrogenous excretory products are ___.

Answer 1

Excretion:

1. Excretion is the process of removing waste products, especially nitrogenous wastes from the body.
2. Nitrogenous excretory products are formed as a result of the metabolism of protein and amino acids.
3. Ammonia is the immediate product that is formed due to the breakdown of amino acids. Ammonia is rapidly converted to urea in the liver.
4. Uric acid is another nitrogenous waste that is formed as a result of nucleic acid metabolism.

Final answer

The main nitrogenous excretory products are ammonia, urea, and uric acid.