List the three major forms of nitrogenous waste in order from highest amount of water required for excretion to lowest amount of water required for excretion.

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Ammonia requires the highest amount of water for excretion, as it is highly toxic and needs to be diluted in a large volume of water to prevent damage to the body. Urea requires less water, as it is a less toxic waste product and can be concentrated in urine. Uric acid requires the lowest amount of water, as it is a relatively non-toxic waste product that can be excreted in a concentrated form with minimal water loss. Therefore, the correct order is ammonia, urea, and uric acid, which is option A.

List the Three Major Forms of Nitrogenous Waste in Order