Q126 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Zoology

Which one is not correct?

  • A
    Humans - Ureotelic
  • B
    Birds - Uricotelic
  • C
    Lizards - Uricotelic
  • Correct answer
    D
    Whale - Ammonotelic

Solution

The animals that excrete nitrogen in the form of urea are called ureotelic. Ureotelic animals include man and all other mammals and aquatic mammals like whales. So, whale is ureotelic and not ammonotelic.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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