11.3.4 - Nitrogenous Waste
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What is the main source of nitrogenous waste?
💡 Hint: Think about the molecules that contain nitrogen.
Which nitrogenous waste is excreted by marine animals?
💡 Hint: Remember its toxicity and how it's excreted.
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Which type of nitrogenous waste is the most toxic?
💡 Hint: Think about which waste requires the quickest disposal.
True or False: Uric acid conserves water better than urea.
💡 Hint: Consider the habitats of organisms that produce uric acid.
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Compare the energy costs of producing urea versus uric acid. Which organisms would benefit from producing uric acid, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider energy availability versus habitat needs.
Illustrate the nitrogen cycle, including how nitrogenous waste from various organisms returns to the ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Think about how nitrogen moves through different organisms and the environment.
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