The Nitrogenous Waste That Requires the Most Energy to Produce

Question

The nitrogenous waste that requires the most energy to produce is
A) ammonia.
B) ammonium.
C) urea.
D) uric acid.

Accepted Answer

Uric acid requires the most energy to produce as it is the most complex nitrogenous waste and requires a higher amount of metabolic energy to convert amino acids to uric acid, compared to other forms of nitrogenous waste such as ammonia and urea.