How Do Aquatic Animals Prevent Toxic Accumulation of Ammonia in Their

question 36

Multiple Choice

How do aquatic animals prevent toxic accumulation of ammonia in their tissues?

• A) They use ammonia in other metabolic processes.
• B) They convert ammonia to less toxic forms.
• C) They vent ammonia into the air.
• D) They excrete ammonia directly into the surrounding water.
• E) Animals do not produce ammonia.

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