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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which THREE nitrogen-containing compounds are listed as excretory products in the slides?
Options
A Urea, creatinine, and bilirubin
B Ammonia, urea, and uric acid
Correct Answer
C Urea, uric acid, and oxalic acid
D Ammonia, creatinine, and urea
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The three nitrogen-containing excretory products are ammonia, urea, and uric acid. Different animals excrete different forms depending on their environment and water availability: ammonia (aquatic), urea (mammals), and uric acid (birds, reptiles, insects).

Hint

These three are the primary nitrogenous wastes, varying by habitat and water availability.

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