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The Excretory system — Biology STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10BiologyThe Excretory system2 Marks
Question
Explain the Term :
Ureotelism
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Answer

Ureotelism : This term refers to the excretion of nitrogenous waste in the form of urea. Organisms like humans, which excrete urea are called ureotelic. It is a metabolic process, where urea is synthesised in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.

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