In birds and reptiles,waste ammonia is usually converted to ____,which uses great amounts of energy but yields the greatest water savings.
A) uric acid
B) protein
C) carbohydrates
D) carbon dioxide
E) glucose

Question

In birds and reptiles,waste ammonia is usually converted to ____,which uses great amounts of energy but yields the greatest water savings.  
A) uric acid
B) protein
C) carbohydrates
D) carbon dioxide
E) glucose

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Birds and reptiles convert waste ammonia into uric acid, which requires a significant amount of energy but yields the greatest water savings. This is because uric acid is largely insoluble in water, allowing birds and reptiles to excrete it as a solid rather than in a fluid form (like urine) that would require them to lose valuable water resources.

In Birds and Reptiles,waste Ammonia Is Usually Converted to ____,Which