Developing Bird Embryos Excrete Most of Their Nitrogenous Waste as Uric

question 29

Multiple Choice

Developing bird embryos excrete most of their nitrogenous waste as uric acid because ________.

• A) it is less metabolically expensive to produce compared to other waste products
• B) it has a low solubility in water and is less toxic to the embryo than other forms of waste
• C) it requires less energy to transport across the egg shell
• D) it can be recycled by the embryo to make new protein

Identify key bones and components of the human skeletal system

Distinguish between different types of skeletal muscle fibers and their roles in movement and posture

Recognize the physiological adaptations animals have evolved to minimize friction and oppose gravity during movement

Understand the general functions and regulation of the endocrine system.

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