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Reptiles, birds and insects mainly excrete nitrogenous waste as which compound?
AAmmonium ions
BDilute urea
CCreatinine
DUric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Uric acid
Uric acid is excreted as a pellet or paste, which saves water for these uricotelic land animals.
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