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