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Question
In protists, the chief nitrogenous waste excreted is:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In protists, the chief nitrogenous waste excreted is ammonia. As mostly aquatic organisms, they can readily diffuse ammonia into their surrounding water environment without significant water conservation concerns.
Hint
These single-celled eukaryotes excrete the simplest nitrogenous waste directly into water.