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How much water is needed to excrete 1 g of nitrogen in the form of urea?

Correct answer C. 50 ml

Explanation

Urea is far less toxic than ammonia, so it can be concentrated; about 50 ml of water removes 1 g of urea nitrogen, compared with roughly 500 ml for ammonia.

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