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Q.

A terrestrial turtle excretes uric acid while an aquatic turtle excretes both urea and ammonia. What may be the underlying reason?

 

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a

Uric acid requires less water for excretion.

b

Ammonia and urea are less toxic than uric acid.

c

Uric acid is more toxic than ammonia and urea.

d

Excretion of ammonia requires more expenditure of ATP.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Terrestrial adaptation necessitated the production of lesser toxic nitrogenous wastes like uric acid for conservation of water. In terms of toxicity and requirement of water for excretion; ammonia > urea > uric acid.

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