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Birds and reptiles mainly excrete nitrogenous waste as:

  • A Urea
  • B Uric acid
  • C Ammonia
  • D Creatinine

Correct answer: B. Uric acid

Explanation: Birds and reptiles are uricotelic, excreting nitrogenous waste mainly as uric acid, which is fairly insoluble and can be excreted with minimal water loss.

Concept context

Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.

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