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Excreting nitrogen as uric acid, as birds and reptiles do, mainly helps them to conserve:

  • A water
  • B energy
  • C protein
  • D oxygen

Correct answer: A. water

Explanation: Uric acid is nearly insoluble, so it is excreted with little water loss.

Concept context

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

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