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What is the primary nitrogenous waste product in grasshoppers?
Options
A Ammonia
B Urea
C Uric acid
Correct Answer
D Glucose
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Grasshoppers produce uric acid as their primary nitrogenous waste. This dry, insoluble waste conserves water, which is essential for terrestrial insects.

Hint

This water-conserving waste is excreted as a dry paste.

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