Biology
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Question
Aquatic animals excrete nitrogenous waste commonly in the form of _____________?
A
Ammonia
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B
Urea
C
Uric acid
D
Trimethylamine oxide
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A
Ammonia
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B
Urea
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C
Uric acid
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D
Trimethylamine oxide
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Explanation
Aquatic animals, having ready access to surrounding water for dilution, commonly excrete their nitrogenous waste in the form of ammonia, a toxic but easily eliminated compound.