(C) The Assertion is correct because uric acid is a nitrogenous waste product formed primarily from the metabolism of purines.The Reason is incorrect

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Assertion is correct,but Reason is incorrect.

(C) The Assertion is correct because uric acid is a nitrogenous waste product formed primarily from the metabolism of purines.The Reason is incorrect because uric acid is the least toxic among nitrogenous wastes (ammonia,urea,and uric acid) and is nearly insoluble in water,which allows organisms to excrete it as a paste or pellet to conserve water.

Class 11 Biology Excretory Products and their Elimination Excretory waste products

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$A :$ Uric acid is produced by the metabolism of purines and pyrimidines.
$R :$ Uric acid has high toxicity and is soluble in water.

A
Assertion and Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B
Assertion and Reason both are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C
Assertion is correct,but Reason is incorrect.
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.