Most terrestrial insects get rid of bulk of their nitrogenous wastes as

Amino acids

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Urea

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Uric acid

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Ammonia

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Solution

The correct option is C Uric acid
Uric acid and urea represent two different adaptations that enable terrestrial animals to excrete nitrogenous waste with a minimal loss of water. Land snails, insects, birds, and some reptiles excrete uric acid as the major nitrogenous waste.

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