Question
How does uricotelism differ from ureotelism?
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Answer
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Uricotelism
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Ureotelism
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i.
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It is the elimination of nitrogenous wastes in the form of uric acid.
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It is the elimination of nitrogenous wastes in the form of urea.
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ii.
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Uric acid is insoluble in water and requires very little volume of water for its elimination.
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Urea is soluble in water and requires sufficient volume of water for its elimination.
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iii.
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Uric acid is the least toxic.
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Urea is less toxic and can be concentrated in the blood.
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