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Which of the following pairs is uricotelic?
Which of the following pairs is uricotelic?
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The correct option is B Kite and lizard
An Uricotelic organism produces uric acid (solid urea) as a result of deamination. An example of such organisms include birds, reptiles and insects. A ureotelic organism excretes excess nitrogen as urea. Urea is less toxic and needs less water in comparison to Ammonia. Ureotelic organisms include cartilaginous fish, few bony fishes, adult amphibians and mammals including humans. Camels are mammals.
An Uricotelic organism produces uric acid (solid urea) as a result of deamination. An example of such organisms include birds, reptiles and insects. A ureotelic organism excretes excess nitrogen as urea. Urea is less toxic and needs less water in comparison to Ammonia. Ureotelic organisms include cartilaginous fish, few bony fishes, adult amphibians and mammals including humans. Camels are mammals.
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