JAMB Biology 2023 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2023 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. uric acidCorrect
- B. mucilage
- C. alkaloids
- D. sweat
Explanation
Insects primarily excrete nitrogenous waste as uric acid, formed from the breakdown of nitrogenous compounds - unlike mammals and birds, which mainly excrete urea; this is a water-conserving excretory adaptation.
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