Biology
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Question
In animals excess of nitrogen is excreted primarily in form of ___________?
A
Creatinine
B
Trimethyamine oxide
C
Pyrimidine
D
Ammonia
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A
Creatinine
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B
Trimethyamine oxide
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C
Pyrimidine
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D
Ammonia
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Explanation
In animals broadly (particularly the many aquatic species), excess nitrogen is most commonly excreted in the form of ammonia, a highly toxic but easily diluted waste product that requires access to abundant water.