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

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A, B, C only
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B and C only
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A, D only
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A, B, C, D all
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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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