Which of the following nitrogenous wastes requires hardly any water for its excretion?
A)amino acid
B)urea
C)uric acid
D)ammonia
E)nitrogen gas

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Uric acid is the nitrogenous waste that requires hardly any water for its excretion. It is synthesized in the liver and excreted in birds, reptiles, and insects. The excretion of uric acid helps these animals to conserve water as uric acid precipitates out as a solid, which requires hardly any water for its excretion.

Which of the Following Nitrogenous Wastes Requires Hardly Any Water