Which of the following is an incorrect statement about excretion?
A
Excretion takes place in plants.
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B
Excretion takes place both in plants and animals.
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C
Excretion is the process of getting rid of excess water only.
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D
Secretion is one method of excretion.
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Solution
The correct option is C Excretion is the process of getting rid of excess water only. Excretion is the process of removal of waste substances from the body of a living organism. It is an important characteristic of all living organisms. The wastes include not just excess water but excess salts and nitrogenous wastes also.