Mammals are predominantly
Aammonotelic
Bureotelic
Curicotelic
Dguanotelic
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. ureotelic
Mammals excrete urea — less toxic than ammonia, less water needed than ammonia excretion.
Birds/reptiles use uric acid (least water).
Aquatic animals can afford ammonia.
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