Which of the following nitrogenous wastes is the most toxic? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following nitrogenous wastes is the most toxic?
A. Urea
B. Creatinine
C. Uric acid
D. Ammonia
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ammonia (NH₃) is highly toxic and requires large volumes of water for its excretion; hence it is produced by aquatic animals. Urea is less toxic, uric acid least toxic and water-insoluble. Creatinine is a minor waste. Ammonia is converted to urea in the liver via the urea cycle in ureotelic organisms.

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