Birds secrete uric acid as their nitrogenous waste because uric acid ________.
A) is readily soluble in water
B) is metabolically less expensive to synthesize than other excretory products
C) requires little water for nitrogenous waste disposal, thus reducing body mass
D) can be reused by birds as a protein source

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Birds secrete uric acid because it requires little water for excretion, which is advantageous for conserving water and reducing body mass, important for flight.

Birds Secrete Uric Acid as Their Nitrogenous Waste Because Uric