Question

Ureotelic animals are those that eliminate the nitrogenous waste predominately in the form of –

• A. Uric acid
• B. Ammonia
• C. Amino acid
• D. Urea

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Urea

The correct option is ( D):

Excretion: The elimination of metabolic waste material from the body is called Excretion.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Ureotelic animals are those that eliminate nitrogenous waste predominately in the form of urea.
2. Example; - Mammals.

Explanation of incorrect option: -
Option (A):

Uric acid:

1. Uricotelic animals are those that eliminate nitrogenous waste predominately in the form of uric acid.
2. Example: - Birds

Option (B):

1. Ammonotelic animals are those that eliminate nitrogenous waste predominately in the form of ammonia.
2. Example: - Amoeba , Many fishes and aquatic animals.

Option (C):

1. Aminotelic animals are those that eliminate nitrogenous waste predominately in the form of amino acids. (
2. Example: - Unio.

Final Answer: Ureotelic animals are those that eliminate the nitrogenous waste predominately in the form of Urea.