A sophisticated mechanism that has evolved in mammals for eliminating nitrogenous wastes involves
A) secretion through cell membranes.
B) forming urea from combining ammonia with carbon dioxide
C) producing uric acid and storing it in the body until it can be released.
D) producing uric acid as an embryo and urea after birth.
Answer: B
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