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Which nitrogenous waste is excreted in the largest amount by humans?

Correct answer D. Urea

Explanation

Mammals are ureotelic. Toxic ammonia from deamination is converted in the liver into much less toxic urea, which is excreted in urine and forms most of its nitrogen.

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