Question
Differentiate between uricotelism and ammonotelism.
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Uricotelism
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Ammonotelism
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| i. |
It is the urinary elimination of nitrogenous wastes in the form of uric acid.
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It is the urinary elimination of nitrogenous wastes in the form of ammonia.
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| ii. |
Uric acid can be excreted slowly from the body, as it is far less toxic.
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Ammonia has to be eliminated as rapidly as it is formed.
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| iii. |
Elimination of uric acid requires very little water.
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Elimination of ammonia requires a large volume of water.
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| iv. |
Uric acid can be concen trated in the blood.
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Ammonia cannot be concentrated/ stored in the blood.
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| v. |
Synthesis of uric acid requires energy.
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There is no energy expenditure.
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