Select the pair in which the nitrogenous waste is INCORRECTLY matched with the benefit of its excretion.

A. urea: very insoluble in water
B. urea: low toxicity relative to ammonia
C. uric acid: minimal loss of water when excreted
D. ammonia: very soluble in water
E. uric acid: can be stored and excreted as a precipitate


Answer: A

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