[Campbell Biology P.1031] Which of the following statements accurately matches a nitrogenous ... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately matches a nitrogenous waste product with its primary excretors as depicted in Figure 44.6?

  • A: Ammonia: Mammals, most amphibians, sharks.
  • B: Urea: Birds, many reptiles, insects.
  • C: Uric Acid: Most aquatic animals, including most bony fishes.
  • D: Ammonia: Most aquatic animals, including most bony fishes.

Explanation

Figure 44.6 explicitly shows that ammonia is the primary nitrogenous waste product for "Most aquatic animals, including most bony fishes."