JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 29
Question 29 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is a waste product of an insect?
- A. Sweat
- B. Mucillage
- C. Alkaloids
- D. Uric acidCorrect
Explanation
The excretory product of insects is uric acid, produced by the Malpighian tubules. Excreting uric acid is a way of conserving water, as the excreted substance contains only a very small amount of water.
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