Question

Urine contains nitrogenous waste in the form of __________.

Answer 1

Urine:

1. Kidneys filter blood and form a liquid which contains metabolic wastes, excess water and salts. This liquid is called urine.

Nitrogenous waste:

1. Nitrogenous wastes are the byproduct of metabolic reactions and these are also called metabolic wastes.
2. Urea is the major nitrogenous waste product and it is formed in the liver.
3. Urea is secreted out by the kidney along with uric acid through urine.

Final answer: Urine contains nitrogenous waste in the form of urea and uric acid.