Question

Ureotelism occurs in

• A. Mammals
• B. Aquatic insects
• C. Tadpoles
• D. Birds

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mammals

Ureotelism occurs in mammals because it excretes urea as a waste product. Urea is less toxic than ammonia so it can be stored in the body for longer duration. The extra proteins in the body are degraded by the process of deamination where the NH${}_2$ group is removed and it is converted into ammonium ions in the liver. The ammonium ions enter urea cycle and get converted into urea. The urea formed in liver is transported to kidney through circulation and finally gets excreted.

So, the correct answer is option'Mammals'.