NEET Zoology Human Excretory System MCQ Question
What is the primary nitrogenous waste excreted by terrestrial animals?
Uric acid
Ammonia
Carbon dioxide
Nitrate
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Detailed Explanation
Terrestrial animals are generally ureotelic or uricotelic, not ammonotelic, because uric acid, being less toxic, can be excreted with minimal water loss. The NCERT context emphasizes the different forms of nitrogenous wastes excreted by various animals.
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