Which of the following is uricotelic-
(A) Reptiles
(B) BIRDS
(C) Insects
(D) Land snails.

A, B, C only

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B and C only

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A, D only

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Solution

The correct option is A A, B, C only
Organisms that excrete uric acid or its salt are said to be uricotelic.
This uric acid so excreted is comparatively less toxic than urea and ammonia but it is not soluble in water.
Animals like insects, lizards, birds, etc. are uricotelic.
So, the correct answer is 'A, B, C only'.

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Which of the following is uricotelic-(A) Reptiles(B) BIRDS(C) Insects(D) Land snails.

Which of the following is uricotelic-
(A) Reptiles
(B) BIRDS
(C) Insects
(D) Land snails.