Question

Arrange the following steps in Degradation of uric acid in animals other than man in correct sequence:
(A) Allantoin
(B) Uric acid
(C) Urea
(D) Allantoin Acid
(E) Ammonia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (A), (D), (C), (E)
• B. (D), (B), (C), (E), (A)
• C. (B), (E), (D), (A), (C)
• D. (E), (B), (C), (A), (D)

Hint:

Understanding the metabolic pathways of nitrogenous waste is important in comparative physiology

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct sequence for uric acid degradation in animals is Uric acid is converted into allantoin then allantoin acid is formed followed by urea and ammonia