Almost all the aquatic animals excrete ammonia as the...

Name: Problem 10, Chapter 19: Objective NCERT at your FINGERTIPS: Biology
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Description: Almost all the aquatic animals excrete ammonia as the nitrogenous waste product. Which of the following statements is not in agreement with this situation? (a) Ammonia is easily soluble in water. (b) Ammonia is released from the body in a gaseous state. (c) Ammonia is highly toxic and needs to be eliminated when formed. (d) Both (a) and (b).

Almost all the aquatic animals excrete ammonia as the nitrogenous waste product. Which of the following statements is not in agreement with this situation? (a) Ammonia is easily soluble in water. (b) Ammonia is released from the body in a gaseous state. (c) Ammonia is highly toxic and needs to be eliminated when formed. (d) Both (a) and (b).

Almost all the aquatic animals excrete ammonia as the nitrogenous waste product. Which of the following statements is not in agreement with this situation?
(a) Ammonia is easily soluble in water.
(b) Ammonia is released from the body in a gaseous state.
(c) Ammonia is highly toxic and needs to be eliminated when formed.
(d) Both (a) and (b).

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Mechanisms of Nitrogenous Waste Elimination

The excretion of nitrogenous wastes is adapted to the organism's environment. In aquatic animals, the flushing of ammonia directly into water is an efficient process due to its solubility, rather than converting it to less toxic forms or releasing it in a gaseous state, which would not be advantageous in an aquatic setting.

Toxicity of Ammonia

Although ammonia is easily soluble and can be quickly removed in aquatic environments, it is highly toxic to cells if allowed to accumulate inside the body. This toxicity drives aquatic animals to eliminate ammonia continuously to prevent damage to biological tissues and maintain homeostasis.

Properties of Ammonia

Ammonia is highly soluble in water, which facilitates its rapid diffusion and dispersal in the environment. This high solubility is a key factor in determining the mode of excretion in aquatic organisms, as it allows ammonia to be flushed out efficiently along with water.

Nitrogenous Waste in Aquatic Animals

Aquatic animals primarily excrete nitrogenous wastes in the form of ammonia, which is the simplest and most reduced form of nitrogenous waste. This method of excretion is effective in water-rich environments where ammonia can be readily diluted and dispersed, helping to mitigate its potential toxicity.

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