Question

Identify the wrong statement from the following.

• A. Uric acid crystals are non toxic and are insoluble in water.
• B. Uric acid crystals can be retained in body for a considerate amount of time.
• C. Uric acid is the excretory product of uricotelic animals.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Uric acid is formed when the body breaks down purines. Uric acid is the excretory product of uricotelic animals. As uric acid crystals are non-toxic and insoluble in water they can be retained in the body for a considerate amount of time. Uricotelic organisms include terrestrial arthropods (including insects), lizards, snakes, and birds. The excreta of uricotelic organisms is typically

So, the correct answer is 'All the above'.