Birds Secrete Uric Acid as Their Nitrogenous Waste Because Uric

Birds secrete uric acid as their nitrogenous waste because uric acid ________.

A) is readily soluble in water, permitting its release in dilute urine
B) is metabolically intermediate to synthesize than other excretory products, balancing metabolic costs and water loss
C) requires little water for nitrogenous waste disposal, thus conserving water and reducing body mass
D) is produced from their low-protein diet