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1.	Which is the type of nitrogen waste eliminated by beings of the class Reptilia?
Answer» These beings excrete mainly uric acid. This substance is less toxic than ammonia and it can be kept stored for a longer time inside the individual, including within eggs. In addition uric acid is practically insoluble and it depends less on water to be eliminated.

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