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 is the nitrogenous waste that requires the most energy to produce. This is because uric acid is produced through a series of biochemical reactions that require more energy compared to the production of ammonia or urea. Uric acid is the primary nitrogenous waste product in reptiles and birds, which have a low water availability and cannot excrete large amounts of water-soluble wastes like urea.