Birds and insects excrete uric acid, whereas mammals and most amphibians excrete mainly
Chapter 25, Problem 8(choose chapter or problem)
Birds and insects excrete uric acid, whereas mammals and most amphibians excrete mainly urea. What is the chief advantage of uric acid over urea as a waste product? a. Uric acid is more soluble in water. b. Uric acid is a much simpler molecule. c. It takes less energy to make uric acid. d. Less water is required to excrete uric acid. e. More solutes are removed excreting uric acid.
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