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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question
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Uricotelic animals, such as insects, reptiles, and birds, excrete uric acid. What is an advantage of this?
Options
A It is highly soluble and easily flushed out.
B It is highly insoluble and requires very little or no water for dilution.
Correct Answer
C It provides energy for the animal.
D It helps in temperature regulation.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Uric acid is highly insoluble, so uricotelic animals require very little or no water for its excretion, which helps conserve water.

Hint

This is why bird droppings are a white paste.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: The Excretory System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 621 of 2214
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