A) ammonotelism
B) ureotelism
C) uricotelism
D) All of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Terrestrial animals utilise various means to minimise the water loss. These, therefore, synthesize crystals of uric acid from their ammonia, for the formation of uric acid, xanthine oxidase enzyme is necessary. Uric acid crystals are nontoxic and almost insoluble in water. Hence, these can be retained in the body. Uric acid is the main nitrogenous excretory product discharged in solid form. This excretion is called uricotelic excretion or uricotilism.
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