Biology
WAEC 2000
In which of the following organisms is ammonia excreted as a waste product?
-
A.
Man
-
B.
Bird
-
C.
Amoeba
-
D.
Spirogyra
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Ammonia is a waste product excreted by aquatic animals, as well as some other organisms, including Amoeba.
-
Amoeba's main waste products are ammonia and carbon dioxide. It excretes waste through diffusion, which is the movement of molecules from a higher concentration to a lower concentration.
-
Other organisms excrete nitrogenous wastes in different forms, including:
- Birds and lizards: Excrete nitrogenous wastes as uric acid
- Humans: Excrete urea
- Reptiles and many terrestrial invertebrates: Produce uric acid
Report an Error
Ask A Question
Download App
Quick Questions
Contributions ({{ comment_count }})
Please wait...
Modal title
Report
Block User
{{ feedback_modal_data.title }}